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ISBN 10: 0132893045

ISBN 13: 978-0132893046

Author: William L. Heward

Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The tenth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field. The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.

Exceptional Children An Introduction to Special Education 10th Table of contents:

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 Do We Label and Classify Exceptional Children?
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 Methods
Other Forms of Parent Involvement

PART II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students

CHAPTER 4: Intellectual Disabilities
Definitions
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 Treatments from Evidence-Based Practices

CHAPTER 8: Communication Disorders
Definitions
Characteristics
Prevalence
Causes
Identification and Assessment
Educational Approaches
Educational Placement Alternatives

CHAPTER 9: Deafness and Hearing Loss
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
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 of Children with Physical and Health Impairments
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: Gifted and Talented
Definitions
Characteristics
Prevalence
Historical Background
Identification and Assessment
Educational Approaches
Educational Placement Alternatives: Ability Grouping
Continuing Challenges

PART III: Special Education Across the Life Span

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?
IDEA and Transition Services
Transition Planning
Employment
Postsecondary Education
Residential Alternatives
Recreation and Leisure
The Ultimate Transition Goal: A Better Quality of Life

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