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Exceptional Children and Youth An Introduction to Special Education

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ISBN-10: 0618704639

ISBN-13: 9780618704637

Edition: 4th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Nancy Hunt, Kathleen Marshall

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This text uses a straightforward approach and a highly personalized tone to present research and teaching practices, emphasizing the effects of disabilities on the lives of individuals, their families, and their teachers. Themes of commonality and collaboration encourage respect, minimize teacher anxiety, and de-emphasize the typical clinical approach to this content. This updated version includes an 8-page insert highlighting the 2004 IDEA Reauthorization Legislation as well as a table correlating the new HM Video Cases to specific chapters in the book."Portfolio Activities" help students prepare for their careers and provide resources such as online templates.Fully integrated…    
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Book details

List price: $248.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 8/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English

Building Blocks for Working with Exceptional Children and Youth
An Introduction to Special Education Terms and Definitions
Prevalence of Exceptional Children Foundations of Special Education
Individualized Education
The Pros and Cons of Labeling
Educational Setting
Risk Factors and Early Intervention Terms and Definitions
Types of Risk
Prevention
Early Intervention
Identification and Assessment of Infants at Risk
Families and Culture Terms and Definitions
Working with Culturally Diverse Families
Approaches to Studying Families
Family Reactions to Disability Across Cultures
The Role of the Family in Special Education Services
Learning About the Potential of Exceptional Children
Children with Learning Disabilities
Terms and Definitions
Causes of Learning Disabilities
Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children with Mental Retardation Terms and Definitions
Causes of Mental Retardation
Characteristics of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children with Severe Disabilities Terms and Definitions
Causes of Severe Disabilities
Characteristics of Individuals with Severe Disabilities
Effects on the Family
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Ethical Issues
Children with Behavior Disorders Terms and Definitions
Causes of Behavior Disorders
Characteristics of Students with Behavior Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children with Autism and Related Disorders Terms and Definitions
Causes of Autism
Characteristics of Individuals with Autism
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children with Communication Disorders Terms and Definitions
Language Development
Types and Characteristics of Communication Disorders
Causes of Communication Disorders
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Terms and Definitions
Causes of Hearing Loss
Characteristics of Students with Hearing Loss
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Technological Advances
Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Terms and Definitions
Causes of Visual Impairment
Characteristics of Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Children with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments Terms and Definitions
Types of Physical Disabilities
Types of Health Impairments
Characteristics of Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
Adult Life
Children Who Are Gifted and Talented Definitions and Terms
Factors Contributing to Giftedness
Characteristics of Students Who Are Gifted and Talented
Teaching Strategies and Accommodations
III
The Special and General Education Relationship: New Trends and Challenges Educational Reform: General Implications
Issues in Assessment
Access to the General Education Curriculum
Providing Instruction