Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities

by Dana Rethwisch

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This book introduces learners to the many facets of special education. Readers are invited to explore a variety of disabilities that may qualify a child for individualized support services. Readers will learn about cognitive, physical, sensory, emotional, and developmental differences, along with the laws and instructional strategies that guide educational practice. Readers will also be invited to identify with the children presented in various scenarios.

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Publisher
Palo Verde Community College
Subjects
Social Sciences, Early Childhood Education
Licence
CC BY-NC 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Licensing
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. Dedications
  8. Preface
  9. About the Author
  10. About the Editor
  11. Introduction
  12. Section 1: Overall Concepts of Special Education
  13. 1: Understanding Special Needs – Definitions, Key Concept and Historical Perspectives
  14. 1.1: What Are Special Needs?
  15. 1.2: Why We Should Study Exceptionalities in Education
  16. 1.3: Terminology Has Changed
  17. 1.4: Do All Learners Need the Same Amount of Assistance?
  18. 1.5: Historical Perspectives of Special Education
  19. 1.6: How Inclusion Has Changed Since the Year 2000
  20. 1.7: Understanding Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
  21. 1.8: Benefits of Inclusion
  22. 1.9: Supporting Inclusion - Implications for Teachers
  23. 1.10: Concerns and Challenges of Inclusion
  24. 1.11: References
  25. 1.12: Further Reading
  26. 1.13: Suggested Videos
  27. 2: The History and Legalities of Special Education
  28. 2.1: Prevention
  29. 2.2: Early Intervention is Important
  30. 2.3: A Closer Look at Head Start
  31. 2.4: What is the California State Preschool Program?
  32. 2.5: Universal Transitional Kindergarten for all Four-Year-Olds in California
  33. 2.6: What About Children Who Need More Assistance?
  34. 2.7: States Can Supplement Federal Laws
  35. 2.8: Public Policy and Gifted Education
  36. 2.9: References
  37. 2.10: Further Reading
  38. 2.11: Suggested Videos
  39. 3: Cultural Reciprocity of Special Education
  40. 3.1: What is Cultural Identity?
  41. 3.2: Cultures of Ability
  42. 3.3: The Importance of Language
  43. 3.4: Which Culture To Embrace?
  44. 3.5: How Does Cultural Identity Relate to Education?
  45. 3.6: How Does Cultural Identity Relate to Special Education?
  46. 3.7: Special Education in Other Countries
  47. 3.8: Why Have So Many Countries Taken Recent Steps to Better Serve Students Through Special Education?
  48. 3.9: Cultural Reciprocity and Working with Families
  49. 3.10: References
  50. 3.11: Further Reading
  51. 3.12: Suggested Videos
  52. 4: Assessment and the Process Involved with IFSP, IEP and 504 Plans
  53. 4.1: Assessment and Screening
  54. 4.2: Child Find and Early Intervention
  55. 4.3: IFSP
  56. 4.4: IEP
  57. 4.5: Modifications vs. Accommodations
  58. 4.6: What Qualifies as Disability for an IEP?
  59. 4.7: 504 Plans
  60. 4.8: What Qualifies as a Disability for a 504 Plan?
  61. 4.9: What is Similar and Unique in These Plans?
  62. 4.10: The Teachers’ Role
  63. 4.11: References
  64. 4.12: Further Reading
  65. 4.13: Suggested Videos
  66. Section 2: What Qualifies a Child for Special Education?
  67. Section 3: There Is Still Work to be Done
  68. Back Matter
  69. Appendix A
  70. Index
  71. Glossary
  72. Detailed Licensing