Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Exceptionality and Special Education. Educational Definition of Exceptional LearnersPrevalence of Exceptional LearnersDefinition of Special EducationHistory and Origins of Special Education Comment on The Progress of Special Education.2. Integration, Inclusion, and Support of Positive Outcomes.Evaluation and Identification of Exceptional LearnersThe Intent of Special Education Law:  Individualized Education for Students with DisabilitiesProviding Special Education:  Placement Issues for Exceptional LearnersTeachers\' Roles in Providing Special EducationSpecial Education in the Context of Standards Based Reform3. Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education. America and MulticulturalismEducation and Cultural DiversityMulticultural and Bilingual Special EducationIdentification and Classification of Disabilities Assessment Issues in Multicultural and Bilingual EducationInstruction in Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education4. Parents and Families. Professionals\' Changing Views of Parents and Families The Effects of a Child with a Disability on the Family Family Involvement in Treatment and Education 5. Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.What\'s in a Name?  Mental Retardation versus Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesDefinition Prevalence Causes Identification Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational Considerations Assessment of Progress Early Intervention Transition to Adulthood 6. Learners with Learning Disabilities. Definition Identification PrevalenceCauses Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational Consideration Assessment of ProgressEarly Intervention Transition to Adulthood7. Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Brief History Definition Prevalence IdentificationCauses Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational Considerations Medication Considerations Assessment of ProgressEarly Intervention Transition to Adulthood 8. Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. Definition Classification Prevalence Causes Identification Psychological and Behavioral CharacteristicsEducational Considerations Assessment of ProgressEarly Intervention Transition to Adulthood9. Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Historical Context: Kanner\'s and Asperger\'s Papers. Definition of Autism Spectrum DisordersPrevalence CausesIdentificationPsychological and Behavioral CharacteristicsEducational ConsiderationsService Delivery ModelsAssessment of ProgressEarly InterventionTransition to Adulthood 10. Learners with Communication Disorders. Definitions PrevalenceCommunication VariationsLanguage DisordersSpeech Disorders Educational Considerations Assessment of ProgressEarly InterventionTransition to Adulthood11. Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Definition and ClassificationPrevalence Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Identification of Hearing ImpairmentCauses. Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational Considerations Assessment of ProgressEarly Intervention Transition to Adulthood 12. Learners with Blindness or Low Vision. Definition and Classification Prevalence Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Identification of Visual ImpairmentPsychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational ConsiderationsService Delivery ModelsAssessment of ProgressEarly Intervention Transition to Adulthood13. Learners with Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities. Definition and PrevalenceTraumatic Brain Injury Deaf-Blindness Considerations for Many Students with Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities 14. Learners with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairment.Definition and Classification Prevalence and Need Neuromotor Impairments Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders Other Conditions Affecting Health or Physical Ability Prevention of Physical Disabilities Psychological and Behavioral CharacteristicsProsthetics, Orthotics, and Adaptive Devices for Daily Living Educational Considerations Early Intervention Transition to Adulthood 15. Learners with Special Gifts and Talents. Definition Prevalence Origins of Giftedness Identification of Giftedness Cultural Values Regarding Student with Special Gifts and Talents and Their Education Neglected Groups of Students with Special Gifts and Talents Educational Considerations