Special FeaturesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsA Special Thank-You to Our Filming ParticipantsAbout the ContributorsAbout the AuthorsPART 1. Foundations of Special Education1. Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives Definitions and Terminology Categories and Labels Prevalence of Children and Young Adults With Disabilities A Brief History of the Development of Special Education Professionals Who Work With Individuals With Exceptionalities Cooperative Teaching Universal Design for Learning Exceptionality Across the Life Span2. Policies, Practices, and Programs Litigation and Legislation Affecting Special Education Educational Reform: Standards-Based Education Civil Rights Legislation Identification and Assessment of Individual Differences Referral and Assessment for Special Education Designing Individualized Instructional Programs Service Delivery Options: Where a Special Education Is Provided3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality Cultural Diversity: The Changing Face of a Nation Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education, and Student Diversity Disproportionate Representation of Minority Students in Special Education Programs Issues in Assessing Students From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups Educational Programming for Students With Exceptionalities Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse4. Parents, Families, and Exceptionality Parent-Professional Relationships: Changing Roles A Family Systems Approach The Effects of a Child''s Disability on Parents and the Family Stages of Parental Reaction to Disability Disability and the Family Working With Families Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Cultural Reactions to Disability Suggestions for Facilitating Family and Professional Partnerships5. Assistive Technology Technology in Education Assistive Technology History and Legislation of Assistive Technology Assistive Technology Decision Making Assistive Technology and the IEP Assistive Technology Categorization Devices and Tools Issues With Assistive Technology Assistive Technology Future TrendsPART 2. A Study of Individuals With Special Needs6.

Individuals With Intellectual Disability Defining Intellectual Disability: An Evolving Process Assessing Intellectual Ability and Adaptive Behavior Classification of Individuals With Intellectual Disability A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Intellectual Disability Etiology of Intellectual Disability Characteristics of Individuals With Intellectual Disability Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Intellectual Disability Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Intellectual Disability Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Intellectual Disability Trends, Issues, and Controversies7. Individuals With Learning Disabilities Defining Learning Disabilities A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Learning Disabilities Etiology of Learning Disabilities Characteristics of Individuals With Learning Disabilities Assessment of Learning Disabilities Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Learning Disabilities Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Learning Disabilities Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Learning Disabilities Trends, Issues, and Controversies8. Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Defining Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Etiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Characteristics of Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Educational Considerations Adolescents and Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With ADHD9. Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Classification of Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Etiology of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Prevention of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Characteristics of Children and Youth With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Assessing Students With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Family-Centered Interventions Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Trends, Issues, and Controversies10. Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Evolving Process A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders Characteristics of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Trends, Issues, and Controversies11. Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments The Nature of Speech, Language, and Communication Defining Speech and Language Impairments Classifying Speech and Language Impairments Historical Perspectives Prevalence of Speech and Language Impairments Etiology of Speech and Language Impairments Prevention of Speech and Language Impairments Characteristics of Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments Assessing Speech and Language Impairments Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Speech and Language Impairments Adolescents and Adults With Speech and Language Impairments Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments Trends, Issues, and Controversies12. Individuals With Hearing Impairments Definitions and Concepts in the Field of Hearing Impairment A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Hearing Impairment Etiology of Hearing Impairment Characteristics of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Assessment of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Hearing Impairments Transition and Individuals With Hearing Impairments Services for Adults With Hearing Impairments Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Hearing Impairments Trends, Issues, and Controversies13. Individuals With Visual Impairments Defining Visual Impairments The Eye and How It Works Classification of Visual Impairments A Brief History of Visual Impairments Prevalence of Visual Impairments The Vision Process and Etiology of Visual Impairments Prevention of Visual Impairments Characteristics of Individuals With Visual Impairments Travel Skills Assessment of Students With Visual Impairments Educational Considerations Orientation and Mobility Young Children With Visual Impairments Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Visual Impairments Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Visual Impairments Trends, Issues, and Controversies14.

Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Defining Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities A Brief History of the Field Prevalence of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Etiology of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Characteristics of Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Assessment of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Educational Considerations Services for Young Children With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Transition Into Adulthood Adults With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Trends, Issues, and Controversies15. Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented Defining Giftedness: Refining the Meaning Assessing Giftedness and Talent Differences Among Children Who Are Gifted and Talented A Brief History of the Field of Gifted and Talented Education Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent Etiology of Giftedness and Talent Characteristics of Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented Educational Considerations Services for Young Children Who Are Gifted and Talented Adolescents and Adults Who Are Gifted and Talented Family Issues Issues of Diversity Technology and Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented Trends, Issues, and ControversiesPostscriptAppendix A: Federal Definitions of DisabilitiesAppendix B: Professional Standards Council for Exceptional ChildrenGlossaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index.