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Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference (with Mylabschool)

by Deborah Deutsch Smith

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

“Smith’s Introduction to Special Education is the best overall text I have seen for a survey course in special education.”

Karen S. Smith

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

“This book is the rule rather than the exception.”

J’Anne Affeld

Northern Arizona University

“I like the fact that she has a chapter that focuses on Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education because this is an area that I believe is overlooked not only in other textbooks but in Special Education classes.

Josephine Fritts

Ozarks Technical Community College

“Deb has included a great deal of current research to define and explain ADHD.”

Mary Jane Hayes

Austin Peay State University

“The ‘Tips for Effective Teaching’ are some of the best suggestions that one could ask for.”

Jerry Neal

Central Missouri State University

New To This Edition

  • NEW Chapter on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Ch. 6)
  • Making a Difference sections open every chapter with examples of social responsibility, philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteerism by both well-known individuals and everyday citizens.
  • "What IDEA 2004/No Child Left Behind Says About ..." clarifies the practical meaning for teachers of these two federal initiatives.
  • Tips for Classroom Management provide ideas and suggestions for creating productive learning environments for all students.
  • Tips for Effective Teachers provide practical ideas with broad applicability to the areas of disability in many teaching situations.
  • Professional Standards and Licensure Tests tables conclude each chapter and show how CEC Common Core Knowledge and Skill Standards, INTASC Special Education Principles, and associated Praxis II topic areas can be applied to each major section of the chapter.

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Review:

"This book is the rule rather than the exception."

~ J'Anne Affeld, Northern Arizona University

 

"I believe a specific strength is the concise delivery of ideas in the text. The sections have good content but are not too detailed as to be off-putting for the general educator."

~ Patricia McClung, Lee University

 

"I really like [Chapter 3] and find it significantly superior to the Heward text. In fact, I spend little time with students on this chapter and use my own information. The 'History of the Field' section in Smith provides important background information and is followed by well presented information in this subfield of special education. [...] Smith's Introduction to Special Education  is the best overall text I have seen for a survey course in special education. [... ] I would also highly recommend this text to any instructor looking for a new text in any introductory special education course."

~ Karen R. Smith, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

 

"I like the fact that she has a chapter that focuses on Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education because this is an area that I believe is overlooked not only in other textbooks but in Special Education classes. […] In many ways I believe that this book is easier to follow and relate to than the Turnbull book."

~ Josephine Fritts, Ozarks Technical Community College

 

"Deb has included a great deal of current research to define and explain ADHD. It is refreshing to see her elaborate on the information we do not have as well as what we do know about ADHD. [...] I am particularly delighted to see an emphasis on post-secondary transition planning with a view to higher education."

~ Mary Jane Hayes, Austin Peay State University

 

"The sections on Families and Technology are not found in all books of this type. These were helpful to me as someone who teaches a course on Collaborating with Families and seeks to implement the requirement of the state standards regarding the use and incorporation of technology. The life-span emphasis [is] appropriate for my students and I particularly like the fact that they reflected different regions of the country."

~ Patricia McClung, Lee University

 

"The features of this text are interesting and extremely relevant to the topics. They add multiple ways to access the information from different points. [...] The Advanced Organizer is a particular favorite of mine."

~ Barbara West, Bloomsburg University

 

"Novices to special education would find the writing level and tone acceptable, not talking down or too difficult for their ability. Students with learning disabilities will find the terminology defined within the text and multiple examples to aid their comprehension."

~ Lessie L. Cochran, Bowling Green State University

 

"The 'Tips for Effective Teaching' are some of the best suggestions that one could ask for."

~ Jerry Neal, Central Missouri State University

Table of Contents

1. Disabilities and Special Education: Making a Difference

 

DISABILITIES: WHERE WE’VE BEEN…ON THE HORIZON

DISABLITIES DEFINED

PARTICIPATION:  COMMUNITY PRESENCE

SPECIAL EDUCATION: WHERE WE’VE BEEN…ON THE HORIZON

LEGAL PROTECTIONS:  CIVIL AND EDUCATION RIGHTS

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEFINED

PARTICIPATION:  INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION

 2. Individualized Special Education Programs:  Planning and Services

 

ACCESS TO THE GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

SETTINGS, SERVICES, AND PERSONNEL

THE IEP PROCESS

TOOLS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS

EVALUATING PROGRESS AND REVISING PROGRAMS

 3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 4. Speech or Language Impairments

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

5. Learning Disabilities

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 6. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

7. Behavioral and Emotional Disorders

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

8. Mental Retardation

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 9. Physical Impairments and Special Health Care Needs

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

10. Hard of Hearing and Deafness

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

11. Low Vision and Blindness

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

12. Autism Spectrum Disorders

 

WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

13. Very Low Incidence Disabilities:  Deafblindness, Multiple-Severe Disabilities, and Traumatic Brain Injury

            

            WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

 

14. Giftedness and Talent Development

            WHERE WE’VE BEEN … WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

DEFINED

CHARACTERISTICS

PREVALENCE

CAUSES AND PREVENTION

ASSESSMENT

EARLY INTERVENTION

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

TRANSITION

COLLABORATION

PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

Product Details

ISBN:
9780205498055
Subtitle:
Making a Difference [With Mylabschool Access Code]
Author:
Smith, Deborah Deutsch
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
Subject:
Special Education - General
Subject:
Special / General
Copyright:
Edition Number:
6
Series:
MyLabSchool Series
Publication Date:
February 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
593
Dimensions:
10.88x8.72x1.17 in. 3.32 lbs.

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