Special Education in Contemporary Society, 4e - Media Edition; An Introduction to Exceptionality
ISBN: 9781412996952 | 1412996953
Edition: 4thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Pub. Date: 8/26/2011
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Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality is designed for use by preservice and inservice teachers who will teach students with special needs in the general classroom. The text provides a rare glimpse into the lives of persons with exceptionalities, including their families and teachers. Focusing on human exceptionalities across the life span, the text employs a traditional organization beginning with four foundations chapters that introduce teachers to special education, followed by ten "categorical" chapters... MORE
| Preface | |
| Key Features of the Text | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| Foundations of Special Education | |
| Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives | |
| Policies, Practices, and Programs | |
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality | |
| Parents, Families, and Exceptionality | |
| a Study of Individuals With Special Needs | ... MORE |
| Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Retardation | |
| Individuals With Learning Disabilities | |
| Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | |
| Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders | |
| Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders | |
| Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments | |
| Individuals With Hearing Impairments | |
| Individuals With Visual Impairments | |
| Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and | |
| Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented | |
| Postscript | |
| Federal Definitions of Disabilities | |
| Professional Standards | |
| Glossary | |
| References | |
| Photo Credits | |
| Author Index | |
| Subject Index | |
| About the Contributors | |
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