Widely recognized as a market leader for its innovation, strong research base, and accessibility, the ninth edition of William L. Hewards Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education continues this tradition of excellence. A FOCUS ON EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS / Featured Teacher essays Each chapter begins with a first-person essay by master teachers that reflects the joys, challenges, and realities of teaching exceptional children. Drawn from urban, suburban, and rural school districts across the country, the 18 featured teachers share personal experiences and wisdom gathered from years of instructing children in a variety of school settings. / MyEducationLab Access to MyEducationLab for this text allows readers to see, hear, and learn from the teachers featured in the text through video. Throughout the book, MyEducationLab icons connect key content and concepts practiced by master teachers to Homework & Exercises on MyEducationLab. / Tips for Beginning Teachers Each chapter culminates with practical, quick tips for beginning teachers--offered by the master teacher featured in each chapter--on how to avoid common pitfalls in the classroom.
A FOCUS ON EFFECTIVE RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES / Teaching & Learning features All of the strategies described in the Teaching & Learning features are classroom-tested, supported by research, and provide clear and practical step-by-step guidelines for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with disabilities. / MyEducationLab Each of the research-based practices discussed in the Teaching & Learning features are connected to Homework & Exercises or Building Teaching Skills activities in MyEducationLab that extend and further develop these strategies through video, artifacts, or articles. A FOCUS ON ISSUES AND TRENDS / Current Issues and Future Trends features These essays highlight the ever-changing nature of special education with the controversial issues, triumphs, struggles, and interventions involved in special education. For Future Preparation and Teacher Certification: / CEC Performance-Based Standards The Common Core standards are printed on the inside front cover of the text. Margin notes throughout the text link critical content to specific knowledge and skill statements from CECs Performance-Based Standards for Beginning Teachers.
/ Coverage of PRAXIS IITM Tests A PRAXIS Study Grid in the Appendix shows where content areas of the PRAXIS II Test, Education of Exceptional Students: Core Principles, are discussed in the text. A listing of the principles is on the inside back cover of this text.
Prologue: A Personal View of Special Education Part I: Foundations for Understanding Special Education Chapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education Who Are Exceptional Children? How Many Exceptional Children are There? Why Are Laws Governing the Education of Exceptional Children Necessary? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act What Is Special Education? Current and Future Challenges Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services The Process of Special Education Collaboration and Teaming Individualized Education Program Least Restrictive Environment Inclusive Education Where Does Special Education Go From Here? Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society Support for Family Involvement Understanding Families of Children with Disabilities Developing and Maintaining Family-Professional Partnerships Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families Home-School Communication Models Other Forms of Parent Involvement Part II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities Definitions and Classification Systems Identification and Assessment Characteristics Prevalence Causes and Prevention Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Causes Identification and Assessment Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 6: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Causes Identification and Assessment Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Challenges, Achievements, and Advocacy Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Causes Identification and Assessment Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Distinguishing Unproven Interventions from Evidenced-Based Practices for Children with Autism Chapter 8: Communication Disorders Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Causes Identification and Assessment Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 9: Deafness and Hard of Hearing Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Types and Causes of Hearing Loss Identification and Assessment Technologies and Supports Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 10: Blindness and Low Vision Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Types and Causes of Visual Impairments Identification and Assessment Technologies and Supports Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 11: Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and ADHD Definitions of Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments Prevalence Types and Causes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Characteristics Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives Chapter 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury Defining Severe, Profound, and Multiple Disabilities Characteristics of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Prevalence of Severe and Multiple Disabilities Causes of Severe and Multiple Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury Educational Approaches Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent (by Jane Piirto and William L. Heward) Definitions Characteristics Prevalence Identification and Assessment Educational Approaches Educational Placement Alternatives and Ability Grouping Part III: Special Education Across the Lifespan Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education The Importance of Early Intervention IDEA and Early Intervention /Early Childhood Special Education Screening, Identification, and Assessment Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Special Education Service-Delivery Alternatives for Early Intervention Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood How Do Former Special Education Students Fare as Adults? Transition Services and Models Employment Postsecondary Education Residential Alternatives Recreation and Leisure The Ultimate Transition Goal: A Better Life Postscript: Developing Your Own Personal View of Special Education Appendix: Coverage of Praxis II Test Glossary References Name Index Subject Index Photo Credits