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This textbook outlines the foundations of special education and applies those concepts to studies of persons with special needs. Chapters discuss the context of special education, policies, practices, programs, cultural and linguistic diversity, the role of families, and the needs of specific populations. Mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, extraordinary gifts and talents, speech and language disorders, hearing impairments, visual impediments, autism, and physical or health disabilities. Gargiulo teaches leadership, special education, and foundation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This engaging text, designed for students of special and general education, provides comprehensive coverage of human exceptionalities across the life span. It employs a traditional organization beginning with four foundations chapters covering such important topics as the history of special education, key litigation and legislation, including up-to-date coverage of the reauthorization of the IDEA, service delivery models, cultural and linguistic diversity, and a full chapter on parents and families. Nine "categorical" chapters, each of which follows a common format, follow these chapters. The book features a strong emphasis on inclusion with coverage of inclusion in each of the categorical chapters. Each categorical chapter also features sections on transition, multicultural consideration, and use of technology.
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