Exceptional Learners : Introduction to Special Education
ISBN: 9780205571048 | 0205571042
Edition: 11thFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Pub. Date: 1/1/2009
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Exceptional Learnersis an outstanding introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education, emphasizing classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. In keeping with this era of accountability, all discussions and examples of educational practices are grounded in a sound research base. With over 600 new references added to the 11 th edition, the authors are committed to bringing the most current and credible perspectives to bear on the ever-increasi... MORE
| Exceptionality and Special Education | |
| Getting Oriented to Exceptionality and Special Education | |
| Educational Definition of Exceptional Learners | |
| Prevalence of Exceptional Learners | |
| Definition of Special Education | |
| Providing Special Education | |
| Teachers Roles | |
| History and Origins of Special Education | |
| Council for Exceptional Children (C... MORE | |
| Parents and Other Professional Organizations | |
| Legislation and Litigation | |
| The Intent of Legislation: Individualized Education for Students with Disabilities | |
| Our Perspective on the Progress of Special Education | |
| Summary | |
| Current Trends and Issues | |
| Integration of People with Disablities into the Larger Society | |
| Inclusion in Schools Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood and Employment Zero Tolerance, PBS, PBIS, and Other Issues of Discipline | |
| Concluding Thoughts | |
| Regarding Trends and Issues | |
| Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education | |
| America and Multiculturalism Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education Assessment | |
| Instruction in Multicultural and Bilingual | |
| Special Education | |
| Teaching Tolerance and Appreciation | |
| Working with Families | |
| Improving Instruction for Language Minority | |
| Students Adopting Effective Teaching Practices | |
| Identifying and Implementing Effective Reading Instruction | |
| Parents and Families | |
| Professionals Changing Views of Parents | |
| The Effects of a Child with a Disability on the Family | |
| Family Involvement in Treatment and Education | |
| Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | |
| Whats in a Name? | |
| Mental Retardation Vs. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | |
| Definition | |
| Prevalence | |
| Causes | |
| Identification | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics | |
| Educational Considerations | |
| Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support | |
| Service Delivery Models | |
| Assessment of Academic Progress, Adaptive Behavior, and Quality of Life for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities | |
| Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood | |
| Learners with Learning Disabilities | |
| Definition | |
| Identification Prevalence | |
| Causes | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics | |
| Educational Considerations | |
| Assessment Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | |
| Brief History | |
| Definition | |
| Prevalence | |
| Identification Causes | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics | |
| Educational Considerations | |
| Medication Considerations | |
| Assessment Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood | |
| Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders | |
| Terminology | |
| Definition | |
| Classification | |
| Prevalence | |
| Causes | |
| Identification | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics | |
| Educational Considerations | |
| Assessment Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood | |
| Learners with Communication Disorders | |
| Definitions | |
| Prevalence | |
| Communication Variations | |
| Language Disorders | |
| Speech Disorders | |
| Educational Considerations | |
| Assessment of Language Development and Academic Progress for Students with Communication Disorders | |
| Early Intervention | |
| Transition to Adulthood | |
| Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing | |
| Definition and Classification | |
| Prevalence | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear | |
| Measurement of Hearing Ability | |
| Causes | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Cha | |
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