Fundamentals of Special Education : What Every Teacher Needs to Know

by Culatta, Richard A.; Tompkins, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780132569910
• ISBN10: 0132569914
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This book, for courses in introductory Special Education, delivers concise coverage of the exceptionalities, educational programs, and issues driving the field of special education without extraneous information that can detract from the real issues. The authors strive to include only the most essential facts and concepts needed to understand children with exceptionalities. Its consistent format is a plus for students, teachers and parents who need to locate specific information immediately. Readers will also benefit from the listing of parent, self-help and professional organizations, which is the most comprehensive available.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION	1	(32)
Individual Differences and the Exceptional Child	2	(1)
Children at Risk	3	(1)
History of Special Education	4	(2)
Labeling Children	6	(1)
Cascade of Services	6	(2)
Educational Placements	8	(2)
Inclusion	10	(1)
The Law and Special Education	10	(14)
Due Process	24	(1)
Nondiscriminatory Assessment	24	(1)
Individualized Educational Program	24	(6)
Least Restrictive Environment	30	(1)
Special Educators: Professional Preparation Standards	30	(2)
Conclusion	32	(1)
References	32	(1)
2 CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION	33	(36)
Parental Roles in Special Education	34	(4)
Inclusion	38	(3)
Multicultural Society and Special Education	41	(5)
Special Education School Dropout	46	(4)
School Discipline and Punishment	50	(2)
Special Education and Technology	52	(4)
Transition from School to Work	56	(8)
Conclusion	64	(1)
References	65	(4)
3 CHILDREN WITH MENTAL RETARDATION	69	(32)
Definitions	70	(4)
Prevalence	74	(1)
Characteristics	75	(4)
Etiology	79	(3)
Identification Process	82	(4)
Programs	86	(7)
Issues of Importance	93	(2)
Minority Concerns	95	(1)
Professionals	96	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	97	(1)
References for Further Information	97	(1)
References	98	(3)
4 CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES	101	(36)
Definitions	102	(5)
Prevalence	107	(1)
Characteristics	108	(5)
Etiology	113	(2)
Identification Process	115	(3)
Programs	118	(11)
Issues of Importance	129	(1)
Minority Concerns	130	(1)
Professionals	131	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	132	(1)
References for Further Information	133	(1)
References	133	(4)
5 CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS	137	(38)
Definitions	138	(4)
Prevalence	142	(2)
Characteristics	144	(2)
Etiology	146	(5)
Identification Process	151	(2)
Programs	153	(14)
Issues of Importance	167	(1)
Minority Concerns	168	(1)
Professionals	168	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	169	(1)
References for Further Information	170	(1)
References	170	(5)
6 CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION DISORDERS	175	(54)
Definitions	176	(1)
Normal Development of Speech and Language	176	(6)
Disorders of Speech and Language	182	(2)
Definitions	184	(1)
Differences in Speech and Language	185	(1)
Prevalence	186	(1)
Characteristics and Etiology	187	(16)
Identification Process	203	(8)
Programs	211	(7)
Generalization and Maintenance	218	(1)
Technology	218	(2)
Issues of Importance	220	(2)
Minority Concerns	222	(1)
Professionals	223	(2)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	225	(1)
References for Further Information	226	(1)
References	226	(3)
7 CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS	229	(36)
Definitions	230	(2)
Prevalence, Characteristics, Etiology, and Treatment of Selected Physical and Health Impairments	232	(15)
Identification Process	247	(3)
Programs	250	(3)
Issues of Importance	253	(3)
Minority Concerns	256	(1)
Professionals	257	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	258	(3)
References for Further Information	261	(1)
References	262	(3)
8 CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS	265	(42)
Definitions	266	(3)
Prevalence	269	(1)
Characteristics	269	(4)
Etiology	273	(4)
Identification Process	277	(6)
Programs	283	(12)
Issues of Importance	295	(2)
Minority Concerns	297	(2)
Professionals	299	(3)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	302	(2)
References for Further Information	304	(1)
References	304	(3)
9 CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS	307	(42)
Definitions	308	(3)
Prevalence	311	(1)
Characteristics	312	(3)
Etiology	315	(4)
Identification Process	319	(4)
Programs	323	(13)
Issues of Importance	336	(4)
Minority Concerns	340	(1)
Professionals	341	(2)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	343	(1)
References for Further Information	344	(1)
References	345	(4)
10 CHILDREN WITH SEVERE OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES	349	(24)
Definitions	350	(5)
Prevalence	355	(1)
Characteristics	355	(3)
Etiology	358	(1)
Identification Process	358	(3)
Programs	361	(4)
Issues of Importance	365	(2)
Professionals	367	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	368	(1)
References for Further Information	368	(1)
References	369	(4)
11 CHILDREN WHO ARE GIFTED AND TALENTED	373	(38)
Definitions	374	(4)
Prevalence	378	(1)
Characteristics	379	(5)
Etiology	384	(2)
Identification Process	386	(4)
Programs	390	(6)
Issues of Importance	396	(4)
Minority Concerns	400	(2)
Professionals	402	(1)
Professional Associations and Parent or Self-Help Groups	403	(1)
References for Further Information	404	(1)
References	405	(6)
APPENDIX I ADDRESSES OF STATE OFFICES OF TEACHER LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION	411	(6)
APPENDIX II NATIONAL TOLL-FREE NUMBERS	417	(8)
INDEX	425