Interdisciplinary Connections to Special Education: Important Aspects to Consider. Advances in Special Education. Volume 30, Part A

This two-part volume addresses the specific area of interdisciplinary connections within special education research. Special education has transformed as a result of legislation, new trends and current research investigations. Currently, there is no comprehensive resource that effectively covers these advances. Part A sets the agenda for this two-part volume by addressing the challenge of why an interdisciplinary understanding is necessary and also outlines the benefits of adopting a multidisciplinary framework. [Individual chapters are indexed in ERIC. For "Interdisciplinary Connections to Special Education: Key Related Professionals Involved. Advances in Special Education. Volume 30, Part B," see ED607416.] This proposed volume will address the specific area of interdisciplinary connections to special education. The area has transformed as of late as a result of legislation, new trends, and current research investigations