Human exceptionality : society, school, and family
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Human exceptionality : society, school, and family
Allyn and Bacon, c1999
6th ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 555-588) and indexes
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All chapters begin with 'Snapshot' and conclude with 'Case Study,' 'Debate Forum,' and 'Review.' I.MULTIDISCIPLINARY, CULTURAL, AND FAMILY PERSPECTIVES. 1.A Multidisciplinary View of Exceptionality. Labeling People with Differences. Bringing about Social Change. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Living and Learning in Community Settings. Medical, Psychological, and Sociological Understandings of People with Disabilities. Bringing about Educational Change. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Section 504, ADA, and Students with Disabilities. School Reform and Inclusive Education. Students at Risk but Not Disabled. 2.Multicultural and Diversity Issues. Purposes of and Approaches to Education. Nondiscriminatory and Multidisciplinary Assessment. Parents from Different Cultures and Their Involvement in Special Education. Education for Culturally Diverse Students. Other Diversity Considerations. Multicultural Issues and Specialized Instruction. 3.Exceptionality and the Family. Understanding Families. Family Support. II.THROUGH THE LIFESPAN. 4.The Early Childhood and Elementary School Years: Special Education, Inclusion, and Collaboration. The Early Childhood Years. The Elementary School Years. Educational Collaboration: Sharing the Responsibility. Inclusive Elementary Schools and Classrooms. Special Education Classrooms and Schools. Full Inclusion and the Continuum of Placements. 5.Transition from School and the Adult Years. Transition Planning and Services. Legal Requirements for Transition Services. The Individualized Transition Plan (ITP). Implementing Transition Services in Secondary Schools. The Adult Years. Issues for Aging Adults with Disabilities. III.HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES. 6.People with Learning Disabilities. Definitions and Classifications. Prevalence. Characteristics. Causation. Assessment. The Elementary School Years. The Adolescent Years. Inclusive Education. Medical Services. 7.People with Emotional or Behavior Disorders. Understanding Emotional or Behavior Disorders. Definitions and Classifications. Prevalence. Characteristics. Causation. Assessment. Interventions. The Early Childhood Years. The Elementary School Years. The Adolescent Years. Inclusive Education. 8.People with Mental Retardation. Definitions and Classification. Prevalence. Characteristics. Causation. Prevention. Assessment. The Early Childhood Years. The Elementary School Years. The Adolescent Years. Inclusive Education. Medical and Social Services. 9.People with Communication Disorders. The Structure of Language. Language Development. Language Disorders. Speech Disorders. Fluency Disorders. Delayed Speech. Articulation Disorders. Voice Disorders. Prevalence. IV.LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES. 10.People with Severe and Multiple Disabilities. Definitions. Preva
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