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Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 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. Cover 1 Title Page 6 Copyright Page 7 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 9 PREFACE 10 A FOCUS ON EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS 12 A FOCUS ON RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES 13 A FOCUS ON ISSUES AND TRENDS 14 SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS 15 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 18 CONTENTS 22 PROLOGUE: A Personal View of Special Education 30 PART I: Foundations for Understanding Special Education 33 CHAPTER 1 The Purpose and Promise of Special Education 33 Who Are Exceptional Children? 36 How Many Exceptional Children Are There? 37 Why Do We Label and Classify Exceptional Children? 38 Why Are Laws Governing the Education of Exceptional Children Necessary? 42 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 45 What Is Special Education? 57 Current and Future Challenges 64 CHAPTER 2 Planning and Providing Special Education Services 71 The Process of Special Education 74 Collaboration and Teaming 87 Individualized Education Program 89 Least Restrictive Environment 95 Inclusive Education 100 Where Does Special Education Go from 106 CHAPTER 3 Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society 111 Support for Family Involvement 115 Understanding Families of Children with Disabilities 117 Developing and Maintaining Family–Professional Partnerships 122 Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families 129 Home–School Communication Methods 132 Other Forms of Parent Involvement 140 PART II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students 149 CHAPTER 4 Intellectual Disabilities 149 Definitions 152 Identification and Assessment 155 Characteristics 158 Prevalence 164 Causes and Prevention 164 Educational Approaches 168 Educational Placement Alternatives 178 CHAPTER 5 Learning Disabilities 185 Definitions 189 Characteristics 191 Prevalence 199 Causes 200 Identification and Assessment 202 Educational Approaches 208 Educational Placement Alternatives 217 CHAPTER 6 Emotional or Behavioral Disorders 223 Definitions 226 Characteristics 228 Prevalence 234 Causes 235 Identification and Assessment 239 Educational Approaches 243 Educational Placement Alternatives 255 Challenges, Achievements, and Advocacy 257 CHAPTER 7 Autism Spectrum Disorders 261 Definitions 265 Characteristics 267 Prevalence 276 Causes 277 Identification and Assessment 278 Educational Approaches 281 Educational Placement Alternatives 289 Distinguishing Unproven Treatments from Evidence-Based Practices 294 CHAPTER 8 Communication Disorders 303 Definitions 306 Characteristics 314 Prevalence 317 Causes 318 Identification and Assessment 319 Educational Approaches 322 Educational Placement Alternatives 334 CHAPTER 9 Deafness and Hearing Loss 339 Definitions 342 Characteristics 344 Prevalence 346 Types and Causes of Hearing Loss 349 Identification and Assessment 352 Technologies and Supports 354 Educational Approaches 359 Educational Placement Alternatives 366 CHAPTER 10 Blindness and Low Vision 371 Definitions 374 Characteristics 376 Prevalence 379 Types and Causes of Visual Impairments 379 Educational Approaches 383 Educational Placement Alternatives 395 CHAPTER 11 Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and ADHD 405 Definitions of Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments 409 Prevalence 410 Types and Causes 410 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 419 Characteristics of Children with Physical and Health Impairments 424 Educational Approaches 426 Educational Placement Alternatives 438 CHAPTER 12 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf- Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury 445 Defining Severe, Profound, and Multiple Disabilities 448 Characteristics of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities 451 Prevalence of Severe and Multiple Disabilities 453 Causes of Severe and Multiple Disabilities 453 Traumatic Brain Injury 454 Educational Approaches 457 CHAPTER 13 Gifted and Talented 481 Definitions 485 Characteristics 488 Prevalence 491 Historical Background 492 Identification and Assessment 494 Educational Approaches 503 Educational Placement Alternatives: Ability Grouping 514 Continuing Challenges 516 PART III: Special Education Across the Life Span 521 CHAPTER 14 Early Childhood Special Education 521 The Importance of Early Intervention 524 IDEA and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education 528 Screening, Identification, and Assessment 533 Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Special Education 537 Service Delivery Alternatives for Early Intervention 545 CHAPTER 15 Transitioning to Adulthood 551 How Do Former Special Education Students Fare as Adults? 554 IDEA and Transition Services 556 Transition Planning 557 Employment 563 Postsecondary Education 572 Residential Alternatives 573 Recreation and Leisure 579 The Ultimate Transition Goal: A Better Quality of Life 580 POSTSCRIPT: Developing Your Own Personal View of Special Education 588 Glossary 592 A 592 B 593 C 594 D 595 E 596 F 596 G 597 H 597 I 598 J 598 K 599 L 599 M 599 N 600 O 600 P 600 Q 602 R 602 S 602 T 604 U 605 V 605 W 605 References 606 Name Index 648 A 648 B 648 C 649 D 650 E 651 F 651 G 652 H 652 I 653 J 654 K 654 L 655 M 655 N 656 O 657 P 657 Q 658 R 658 S 658 T 660 U 660 V 660 W 660 X 661 Y 661 Z 661 Subject Index 662 A 662 B 663 C 663 D 664 E 665 F 666 G 667 H 667 I 668 J 669 K 669 L 669 M 669 N 670 O 670 P 670 Q 672 R 672 S 672 T 674 U 674 V 674 W 675 X 675 Y 675 Z 675 Credits 676 **ALERT:**Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you **select the correct ISBN**. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, **you may need a CourseID**, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- __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.