Educating Exceptional Children

by Kirk, Samuel; Gallagher, James J; Anastasiow, Nicholas J.; Coleman, Mary Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780618473892
• ISBN10: 0618473890
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-22
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The first survey of its kind to be published,Educating Exceptional Childrenis highly regarded for its academic and authoritative approach. The text provides both practical applications on how to adapt teaching methods, curriculum, and settings to meet the needs of students with disabilities, and analysis of ecological factors that influence the exceptional child, both in and outside of the classroom. The Eleventh Edition features an increased emphasis on trends and topics of debate, such as inclusion, the No Child Left Behind Act, and transitioning the student from school to work. Case studies drawn from real-life situations help students understand how general education teachers deal with immediate issues including parental concerns, family service plans, and adapting the classroom according to a student need. New!Chapter reorganization and structuring divides the text into three main sections: Introduction and History, High Incidence Disabilities, and Low Incidence Disabilities. New!Coverage of key standards begins in Chapter 2 and is referenced throughout the text and ancillary materials. Many of the student activities in the text and online have been linked to relevant Key Standards, and a matrix included in the IRM serves as a quick reference for instructors. New!Coverage of the No Child Left Behind Act includes discussions about teacher accountability, proposed changes to traditional academic infrastructures, and ways of enhancing the overall quality of educational opportunities. New!Case studies enhance the text content with real-life situations and examples. New!Four-color design improves the format and presentation of the text material and pedagogy. A greater emphasis on assistive technology is evident throughout the text, with special attention to technology tools and devices that can help children with disabilities. The Educational Adaptation Sections focus on incorporating specific software and strategies into the lesson plan. The transition from school to community is introduced in Chapter 2 and discussed throughout the text, where appropriate.

Table of Contents

Preliminary

Introduction, History, and Social Forces in Special Education

Educating the Exceptional Child

The Exceptional Child

The Context of the Exceptional Child

Developmental Profile

Child-Family Interaction

Family-Professional Relationships

Ecology of the Child Parents as Advocates

The Influence of Culture and Community

Exceptional

Children and Social Institutions: Schools, Government, and the Courts

A Historical Perspective

The Exceptional Child and the School Ecology of the Child

The Role of Assessment Developmental

Profile Designing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Government

A Support System of Educational Services Educational Adaptations

Exceptional Children The Government

The Role of the Courts Transition Conclusion

High-Incidence Exceptionalities

Early Intervention

Priorities and Programs

Overview of Early Intervention

Why Early Intervention?

What Puts Children at Risk?

Environmental Risks Prevention

Before Birth Detecting Disabilities

After Birth Early Intervention Programs

Ecology of the Child Transition

Children with Specific Learning Disabilities

A Historical Overview Classification of Learning

Disabilities Ecology of the Child

Academic Achievement Learning Disabilities

Developmental Profile Deficits in Executive

Function or Cognitive Strategies

Identification and Assessment Educational Adaptations

Children with Learning Disabilities

Attention Disorders and Other Disabilities

Transition Diversity

Family and Lifespan Issues

Children with Mental Retardations and Developmental Disabilities

Definition Genetic and Environmental Factors

Ecology of the Child Phenylketonuria

Characteristics of Children with Metal Retardation or Developmental

Disabilities Developmental Profiles

Identification Educational Adaptations

Children with Mental Retardation or Developmental

Disabilities Transition

Family and Lifespan Issues

Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders

History Developmental Profiles

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Ecology of the Child ADHD Drug Treatments Educational Adaptations

Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders Time-Out Transition

Children with Communication

Disorders in Speech and Language

Definitions Classification of Communication

Disorders Ecology of the Child

The Nature of Articulation-Phonology

Disorders Developmental Delay in Communication

Developmental Profile

Identification and Assessment Educational Adaptations

Children with Communication Disorders in Speech and Language

Transition Family and Lifespan Issues

Children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders Definition History Developmental Profiles

Hypersensitivity to Sensory Stimuli Educational Adaptations

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ecology of the Child Transition

Family and Lifespan

Children Who Are Gifted and Talented Definitions One Gift or Many?

Studies Of Students

Who Are Gifted Developmental Profiles

Identification Special Groups of Children

Who Are Gifted Educational Adaptations Children

Who Are Gifted and Talented Transition F

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