Special Education in Contemporary Society : Introduction to Exceptionality

by GARGIULO

• ISBN13: 9780534644451
• ISBN10: 0534644457
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780495002635
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-02
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This media edition of Gargiulo's groundbreaking first edition offers comprehensive coverage of human exceptionalities across the life span. Now reinforced with a FREE unparalleled CD-ROM that includes over 60 minutes of video and interactive activities, this book and technology package provides students with a rare glimpse into the lives of persons with exceptionalities, their families, and their teachers. The text employs a traditional organization that includes four foundations chapters and nine "categorical" chapters, each of which follows a common format. Placing a strong emphasis on inclusion, each categorical chapter also features sections on transition, multicultural consideration, and use of technology.

Table of Contents

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 Persons with Special Needs

Persons with Mental Retardation

Persons with Learning Disabilities

Persons with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Persons with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Persons Who Are Gifted and Talented

Persons with Speech and Language Disorders

Persons with Hearing Impairments

Persons with Visual Impairments

Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Persons with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Federal Definitions of Disabilities

Sample Individualized Education Program

Sample Individualized Family Services Plan

Glossary

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Index Subject

Index

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