Part 1 Foundations of Special Education1 Special Education in ContextDefinitions and TerminologyCategories and LabelsPrevalence of Children and Young Adults With DisabilitiesA Brief History of the Development of Special EducationProfessionals Who Work With Individuals With ExceptionalitiesCooperative TeachingUniversal Design for LearningExceptionality Across the Life SpanChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on Standards2 Policies, Practices, and ProgramsLitigation and Legislation Affecting Special EducationEducational Reform: Standards-Based EducationCivil Rights LegislationIdentification and Assessment of Individual DifferencesReferral and Assessment for Special EducationDesigning Individualized Instructional ProgramsService Delivery Options: Where a Special Education Is ProvidedChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on Standards3 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and ExceptionalityCultural Diversity: The Changing Face of a NationMulticultural Education, Bilingual Education, and Student DiversityDisproportionate Representation of Minority Students in Special Education ProgramsIssues in Assessing Students From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse GroupsEducational Programming for Students With Exceptionalities Who Are Culturally and Linguistically DiverseChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on Standards4 Parents, Families, and ExceptionalityParent-Professional Relationships: Changing RolesA Family Systems ApproachThe Effects of a Child''s Disability on Parents and the FamilyWorking With Families Who Are Culturally and Linguistically DiverseSuggestions for Facilitating Family and Professional PartnershipsChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on Standards5 Assistive TechnologyTechnology in EducationHistory and Legislation of Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology Decision-MakingAssistive Technology CategorizationDevices and ToolsIssues With Assistive TechnologyChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on StandardsOrganizations Concerned With Assistive TechnologyPart 2 A Study of Individuals With Exceptionalities6 Individuals With Intellectual DisabilityPrevalence of Intellectual DisabilityA Brief History of the FieldIdentifying Intellectual Ability and Adaptive BehaviorEtiology of Intellectual DisabilityEducational ConsiderationsInclusive Education ExperienceStrategies for Inclusive ClassroomsWorking With Parents and FamiliesAdvice for Making Inclusion and Collaboration WorkTechnology and Individuals With Intellectual DisabilityIntellectual Disability Across a Life SpanTrends, Issues, and ControversiesChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesReflecting on StandardsOrganizations Concerned With Intellectual Disability7 Individuals With Learning DisabilitiesPrevalence of Learning DisabilitiesA Brief History of the FieldDefining Learning DisabilitiesEtiology of Learning DisabilitiesCharacteristics of Individuals With Learning DisabilitiesAssessment of Learning DisabilitiesEducational ConsiderationsTechnology and Individuals With Learning DisabilitiesLearning Disabilities Across a Life SpanTrends, Issues, and ControversiesChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesOrganizations Concerned With Learning DisabilitiesReflecting on Standards8 Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderPrevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderA Brief History of the FieldIdentifying Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderEtiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderEducational ConsiderationsTechnology and Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderAdolescents and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderIssues of DiversityChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesOrganizations Concerned With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderReflecting on Standards9 Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral DisordersPrevalence of Emotional and Behavioral DisordersA Brief History of the FieldIdentifying Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral DisorderEtiology of Emotional and Behavioral DisordersPrevention of Emotional and Behavioral DisordersEducational ConsiderationsTechnology and Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral DisordersEmotional and Behavior Disorders Across a Life SpanTrends, Issues, and ControversiesChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesOrganizations Concerned With Emotional and Behavioral DisordersReflecting on Standards10 Individuals With Autism Spectrum DisorderPrevalence of Autism Spectrum DisorderA Brief History of the FieldIdentifying Individuals With Autism Spectrum DisorderEtiology of Autism Spectrum DisorderEducational ConsiderationsTechnology and Individuals With Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder Across a Life SpanTrends, Issues, and ControversiesChapter in ReviewStudy QuestionsKey TermsLearning ActivitiesOrganizations Concerned With Autism Spectrum DisorderReflecting on Standards.