Exceptionality and Special Education
Educational Definition of Exceptional Learners
Prevalence of Exceptional Learners
Definition of Special Education
Teachers' Roles
Origins of Special Education
Trends in Legislation and Litigation
A Perspective on the Progress of Special Education
Current Trends and Issues
Integration into the Larger Society
Participation in General Assessments of Progress
Access to New Technologies
Early Intervention
Transition from Secondary School to Adulthood
Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Some Concluding Thoughts Regarding Trends and Issues
Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education
Education and Cultural Diversity: Concepts for Special Education
Implementing Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education
Learners with Mental Retardation
Definition
Prevalence
Causes
Assessment
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Educational Considerations
Service Delivery Models
Early Intervention
Transition to Adulthood
Learners with Learning Disabilities
Definition
Prevalence
Causes
Assessment
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Service Delivery Models
Early Intervention
Transition to Adulthood
Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A Brief History
Definition
Prevalence
Assessment
Causes
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Educational Considerations
Medical Considerations
Service Delivery Models
Early Intervention
Transition to Adulthood
Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
Terminology
Definition
Classification
Prevalence
Causes
Identification
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Educational Considerations
Early Intervention
Transition
Learners with Communication Disorders
Definitions
Prevalence
Language Development and Language Disorders
Educational Considerations
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Communication Variations
Speech Disorders
Early Intervention
Transition
Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Definition and Classification
Prevalence
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
Measurement of Hearing Ability
Causes
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Educational Considerations
Early Intervention
Transition to Adulthood
Learners with Blindness or Low Vision
Definition and Classification
Prevalence
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Causes
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Educational Placement Models
Early Intervention
Transition
Learners with Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities: Autism Spectrum, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Deaf-Blindness
Autism and Related Disorders: Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Deaf-Blindness
Behavior Problems
Early Intervention
Transition
Learners with Physical Disabilities
Definition and Classification
Prevalence and Need
Neuromotor Impairments
Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Other Conditions Affecting Health or Physical Ability
Prevention of Physical Disabilities
Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics
Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Adaptive Devices for Daily Living
Educational Considerations
Early Intervention
Transition
Learners with Special Gifts and Talents
Definition
Prevalence
Identification of Giftedness
Neglected Groups of Students with Special Gifts or Talents
Educational Considerations
Early Intervention
Transition
Parents and Families
Professionals' Changing Views of Parents
The Effects of a Child with a Disability on the Family
Family Involvement in Treatment and Education
Appendix: Summary of IDEA '97 Regulatory Issues
Glossary
References
Index