Foundations of Special Education: Understanding Students with Exceptionalities
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 234
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 234
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This textbook introduces to the future educator theories, philosophies, and concepts surrounding educating students with exceptionalities. We examine the treatment and education of individuals with disabilities, significant litigation, and landmark legislation in special education including the principles and concepts of IDEA, characteristics, prevalence, and etiologies of each disability category, as well as instructional strategies, adaptations, and accommodations for each exceptionality. In addition, we examine current issues and future trends in special education and provide current resources to support the preparation and learning of future educators.
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Before We Begin
Overview
People First Language
What is a Disability?
Normalization
Least Restrictive Environment
Disability Categories
At-Risk
Characteristics
Collaboration
Disproportionate Representation
Multicultural Approaches
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 2: History, Litigation, & Legislation of Special Education
Overview
Historical Treatment of Individuals with Disabilities
Jacob-Rodrigues Pereira (better known as Pereire, 1715–1780)
Jean-Marc Gaspard Itard (1775–1838)
Edouard Sequin (1812–1880)
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (1787–1851)
Johann Jacob Guggenbuhl (1816–1863)
Samuel Gridley Howe, MD (1801–1876)
Dr. Hervey Backus Wilbur (1820–1883)
Louis Braille (1809–1852)
Eugenics Movement
Sterilization
Dawn of Contemporary Special Education
Historical Ambassadors
Special Education Court Cases
Special Education Legislation
Notable Amendments to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Additional Amendments
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 3: Learning Disabilities
Overview
Definitions
Etiology
Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities
Evaluation
Discrepancy Model
Multi-Tier System of Support
Response to Intervention
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Comorbidity
Prevalence
Technology Integration
Transition
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities
Overview
History
Definitions
Eligibility
Classification Systems
Prevalence
Etiology
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Infections
Unknown Prenatal Influences
Prenatal & Postnatal Prevention Strategies
Early Intervention
Academic Achievement & Functional Performance
Transition
Technology Integration
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 5: Emotional Disturbance
Overview
History
Definitions
Classification
Gender
Discipline
Prevalence
Etiology
Educational & Behavioral Issues
Violence in Schools
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 6: Communication Disorders
Overview
Definition
Prevalence
Typical Development
Cultural Diversity
Speech & Language Disorders
Language Disorders
Assessments
Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
Classroom Considerations & Strategies
Importance of Early Intervention
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduction
IDEA Definition
Disorders
Diagnosis and Prevalence of Autism
Determining Causes
Genetic Disorders Classified Under Autism Spectrum Disorders
Historical Perspective
Characteristics
“On the Spectrum” What Does it Mean?
Using Effective Instructional Strategies
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 8: Deafness & Hard of Hearing
Overview
History
Definition
How We Hear
Anatomy & Physiology of the Ear
Prevalence
Identification of Deafness or Hard of Hearing
Types & Classification of Hearing Loss
Causes & Age of Onset
Characteristics
Educational Settings
Educational Approaches
Technology Integration
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 9: Visual Impairments
Overview
History
Definitions
Characteristics
Prevalence
Etiology
Braille Controversy
Educational Issues
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 10: Physical Disabilities & Other Health Impairments
Overview
History
Cripple Movement
Introduction to a Student with a Physical Disability & Other Health Impairment
Definitions
Characteristics
Classification
Prevalence
Types of Physical & Other Health Impairments
Assessment
ADHD & Other Conditions
Classroom Considerations & Strategies
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 11: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder
Overview
An Introduction to Students With ADHD
Definition
Category Controversy
Prevalence
Etiology
Gender
Medication and Behavioral Intervention
Assessment
ADHD and Other Conditions
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 12: Severe–Multiple Disabilities & Deaf–Blindness
Overview
Characteristics
Definitions of Severe Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Prevalence
Etiology
Educational Issues
Definition of Deaf-Blindness
Prevalence
Characteristics
Identification
Causes
Educational Issues
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 13: Traumatic Brain Injury
Overview
Definition
Prevalence
Types of Traumatic Brain Injury
Classification
Characteristics
Prevention
Prognosis
Educational Interventions
Link Between Brain Trauma & Personality Change
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 14: Gifted & Talented
Overview
History
Definitions
Characteristics of Students with Gifts & Talents
Etiology
Prevalence
Identification, Evaluation, & Assessment
Academic Interventions
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 15: Early Childhood Education & Transition
Overview
Definitions
Laws & Policies Related to Early Childhood
Individual Family Service Process
Transition
Definitions
History
Transition Components
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary & Conclusion
References
Subject Index