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Part 1 | |
Definition and Prevalence: The Nature and Extent of the Problem | |
Terminology | |
Developmental Norms Versus Sociocultural Expectations | |
Behavior Shaped By Its Social Context (Ecology) | |
Types of Disorders and Causes | |
Problems of Definition | |
Perspective in Definition | |
Prevalence | |
The Meaning of Prevalence and Incidence | |
Prevalence and Incidince Estimates: Why Should We Care? | |
Problems of Estimation | |
Reasonable Estimates of Prevalence | |
Trends in Prevalence Estimates and Percentage of Students Served by Special Education | |
Factors Affecting Prevalence and Placement for Services | |
Prevalence and Incidence of Specific Disorders | |
The History of the Problem: Development of the Field and Current Issues | |
A Brief History of the Field | |
Current Issues | |
Legal Developments and Issues | |
Conceptual Models: Approaches to the Problem | |
Traditional Exposition of Conceptual Models | |
Comparing and Choosing Models | |
Developing an Integrated Model: A Social-Cognitive Approach | |
Structures for Discussion | |
Assessment | |
Screening, Eligibility, and Classification | |
General Rules for Evaluation for Special Education | |
Evaluation for Eligibility | |
General Criteria for Acceptable Assessments | |
Screening | |
Prereferral Strategies and Response to Intervention | |
Classification | |
Necessity of Classification | |
Evaluation for Instruction | |
Evaluation for Instruction and Other Interventions | |
Manifestation Determination | |
Functional Behavioral Assessment | |
Adaptations for Inclusion in General Education Assessments | |
Evaluation and Social Validation | |
Use of Evaluation Data in Writing Individualized Education Programs | |
Causal Factors | |
Biological Factors | |
Appeal of Biological Factors as Causal Explanations | |
Genetics | |
Brain Damage or Dysfunction | |
Malnutrition, Allergies, and Other Health-Related Issues | |
Temperament | |
Implications for Educators | |
Family Factors | |
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