Exceptional Children

Were you looking for the book with access to MyEducationLab? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MyEducationLab. Buy the book and access card package to save money on this resource. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The tenth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field. The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.Chapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities Chapter 6: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 8: Communication Disorders Chapter 9: Blindness and Low Vision Chapter 10: Deafness and Hearing Loss Chapter 11: Physical Disabilties, Health Impairments, and ADHD Chapter 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood * Categorical chapters 4-13 roughly follow the same general format: * Definition (and Classification) * Identification and Assessment * Characteristics * Prevalence * Causes * Educational Approaches * Educational Placement