This text introduces concepts, people, and relationships important to special education, and features many real-life vignettes of special education students, families, and teachers. There is a focus on inclusion of disabled students in general education classrooms. After an overview of special education and a chapter on implementing IDEA, chapters cover various disabilities including behavioral disorders, autism, severe and multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and blindness. There is also a chapter on giftedness. This edition contains new material on topics such as behavior management, assistive technology, and universal design, and an increased focus on collaboration. A Web site and video library are linked to the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less