Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, 9th Edition

Prologue: A Personal View of Special Education

 

Part I: Foundations for Understanding Special Education

 

Chapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education

Who Are Exceptional Children?

How Many Exceptional Children are There?

Why Are Laws Governing the Education of Exceptional Children Necessary?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

What Is Special Education?

Current and Future Challenges

 

Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services

The Process of Special Education

Collaboration and Teaming

Individualized Education Program

Least Restrictive Environment

Inclusive Education

Where Does Special Education Go From Here?

 

Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society

Support for Family Involvement

Understanding Families of Children with Disabilities

Developing and Maintaining Family-Professional Partnerships

Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families

Home-School Communication Models

Other Forms of Parent Involvement

 

Part II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students

 

Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities

Definitions and Classification Systems

Identification and Assessment

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes and Prevention

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 6: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Challenges, Achievements, and Advocacy

 

Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Distinguishing Unproven Interventions from Evidenced-Based Practices for Children with Autism

 

Chapter 8: Communication Disorders

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 9: Deafness and Hard of Hearing

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Types and Causes of Hearing Loss

Identification and Assessment

Technologies and Supports

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 10: Blindness and Low Vision

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Types and Causes of Visual Impairments

Identification and Assessment

Technologies and Supports

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 11: Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and ADHD

Definitions of Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Prevalence

Types and Causes

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Characteristics

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

 

Chapter 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Defining Severe, Profound, and Multiple Disabilities

Characteristics of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Prevalence of Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Causes of Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Traumatic Brain Injury

Educational Approaches

 

Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent (by Jane Piirto and William L. Heward)

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives and Ability Grouping

 

Part III: Special Education Across the Lifespan

 

Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education

The Importance of Early Intervention

IDEA and Early Intervention /Early Childhood Special Education

Screening, Identification, and Assessment

Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Special Education

Service-Delivery Alternatives for Early Intervention

 

Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood

How Do Former Special Education Students Fare as Adults?

Transition Services and Models

Employment

Postsecondary Education

Residential Alternatives

Recreation and Leisure

The Ultimate Transition Goal: A Better Life

 

Postscript: Developing Your Own Personal View of Special Education

 

Appendix: Coverage of Praxis II Test

Glossary

References

Name Index

Subject Index

Photo Credits