Werts, Margaret G.

Fundamentals of special education: what every teacher needs to know/ Margaret G. Werts, Richard A. Culatta, James R. Tompkin - 3rd. ed. - New Delhi : Prentice Hall, 2007. - xvi,458p. : ill. ; 26cm.

1 Introduction to Special Education 1
Individual Differences
Students at Risk
History of Special Education
Labeling Students
Continuum of Services
Educational Placements
Inclusion
The Law and Special Education
Due Process
Nondiscriminatory Assessment
Individualized Educational Plan
Least Restrictive Environment
Special Educators: Professional Preparation Standards
Conclusion
2 Students with Communication Disorders
Definitions
Typical Development of Speech and Language
Disorders of Speech and Language
Differences in Speech and Language
Prevalence
Characteristics and Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Generalization and Maintenance
Technology
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
3 Students with Mental Retardation
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals

4 Students with Learning Disabilities
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
5 Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals

6 Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
7 Students with Physical and Health Impairments
Definitions
Prevalence, Characteristics, Etiology, and Treatment of
Selected
Physical and Health Impairments
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
8 Students with Autism
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
9 Students with Hearing Impairments
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
10 Students with Visual Impairments
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals
11 Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Professionals
12 Students Who Are Gifted and Talented
Definitions
Prevalence
Characteristics
Etiology
Identification Process
Programs
Issues of Importance
Diversity
Professionals

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