Richard M. Gargiulo & Emily C. Bouck 
Special Education in Contemporary Society [EPUB ebook] 
An Introduction to Exceptionality

Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and readable introduction to the dynamic field of special education. Grounded in research and updated to reflect the most current thinking and standards of the field, this book provides students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs that are crucial to constructing learning environments that allow all students to reach their full potential. Authors Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck encourage a deep awareness and understanding of the ’human’ side of special education, providing students with a look into the lives of exceptional students and their families, as well as the teachers that work with exceptional persons throughout their lives. The
Seventh Edition maintains the broad context and research focus for which the book is known while expanding on current trends and contemporary issues to better serve both pre-service and in-service teachers of exceptional individuals.



This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Innehållsförteckning

Special Features

Preface

Acknowledgments

A Special Thank-You to Our Filming Participants

About the Contributors

About the Authors

PART 1 • FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Chapter 1 • Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Definitions and Terminology

Categories and Labels

Prevalence of Children and Young Adults With Disabilities

A Brief History of the Development of Special Education

Cooperative Teaching

Universal Design for Learning

Exceptionality Across the Life Span

Chapter 2 • Policies, Practices, and Programs

Litigation and Legislation Affecting Special Education

Educational Reform: Standards-Based Education

Civil Rights Legislation

Identification and Assessment of Individual Differences

Referral and Assessment for Special Education

Designing Individualized Instructional Programs

Service Delivery Options: Where a Special Education Is Provided

Chapter 3 • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Cultural Diversity: The Changing Face of a Nation

Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education, and Student Diversity

Disproportionate Representation of Minority Students in Special Education Programs

Issues in Assessing Students From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups

Educational Programming for Students With Exceptionalities Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Chapter 4 • Parents, Families, and Exceptionality

Parent–Professional Relationships: Changing Roles

A Family Systems Approach

The Effects of a Child’s Disability on Parents and the Family

Stages of Parental Reaction to Disability

Disability and the Family

Working With Families Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Cultural Reactions to Disability

Suggestions for Facilitating Family and Professional Partnerships

Chapter 5 • Assistive Technology

Technology in Education

Assistive Technology

History and Legislation of Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Decision Making

Assistive Technology and the IEP

Assistive Technology Categorization

Devices and Tools

Issues With Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Future Trends

PART 2 • A STUDY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES

Chapter 6 • Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Defining Intellectual Disability: An Evolving Process

Assessing Intellectual Ability and Adaptive Behavior

Classification of Individuals With Intellectual Disability

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Intellectual Disability

Etiology of Intellectual Disability

Characteristics of Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Services for Young Children With Intellectual Disability

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Intellectual Disability

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 7 • Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Defining Learning Disabilities

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Learning Disabilities

Etiology of Learning Disabilities

Characteristics of Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Assessment of Learning Disabilities

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Services for Young Children With Learning Disabilities

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Learning Disabilities

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 8 • Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Defining Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Etiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Characteristics of Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Adolescents and Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Issues of Diversity

Chapter 9 • Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Classification of Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Etiology of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Prevention of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Characteristics of Children and Youth With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Assessing Students With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Services for Young Children With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Family-Centered Interventions

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 10 • Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Evolving Process

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Characteristics of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Services for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 11 • Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

The Nature of Speech, Language, and Communication

Defining Speech and Language Impairments

Classifying Speech and Language Impairments

Historical Perspectives

Prevalence of Speech and Language Impairments

Etiology of Speech and Language Impairments

Prevention of Speech and Language Impairments

Characteristics of Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Assessing Speech and Language Impairments

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Services for Young Children With Speech and Language Impairments

Adolescents and Adults With Speech and Language Impairments

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 12 • Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Definitions and Concepts of Hearing Impairment

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Hearing Impairment

Etiology of Hearing Impairment

Characteristics of Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Assessment of Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Services for Young Children With Hearing Impairments

Transition and Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Services for Adults With Hearing Impairments

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 13 • Individuals With Visual Impairments

Defining Visual Impairments

The Eye and How It Works

Classification of Visual Impairments

A Brief History of Visual Impairments

Prevalence of Visual Impairments

The Vision Process and Etiology of Visual Impairments

Prevention of Visual Impairments

Characteristics of Individuals With Visual Impairments

Assessment of Students With Visual Impairments

Educational Considerations

Orientation and Mobility

Technology and Individuals With Visual Impairments

Young Children With Visual Impairments

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Visual Impairments

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 14 • Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Defining Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

A Brief History of the Field

Prevalence of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Etiology of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Characteristics of Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Assessment of Students With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Services for Young Children With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Transition Into Adulthood

Adults With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Chapter 15 • Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Defining Giftedness: Refining the Meaning

Assessing Giftedness and Talent

Differences Among Children Who Are Gifted and Talented

A Brief History of the Field of Gifted and Talented Education

Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent

Etiology of Giftedness and Talent

Characteristics of Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Educational Considerations

Technology and Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Services for Young Children Who Are Gifted and Talented

Adolescents Who Are Gifted and Talented

Family Issues

Issues of Diversity

Trends, Issues, and Controversies

Postscript

Appendix A: Federal Definitions of Disabilities

Appendix B: Professional Standards: Council for Exceptional Children

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

Om författaren

Emily Bouck is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education at Michigan State University. She received her doctorate in special education from Michigan State University. Dr. Bouck is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters relating to her two main areas of research: mathematics education for students with disabilities and functional life-skills education for students with disabilities with a central theme of assistive technology throughout both areas. Dr. Bouck is a Past President of the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children and has also been active in the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Bouck taught courses on assistive technology; social, legal, and ethical issues in special education; special education methods; and doctoral seminars. She has experience working with a range of students with disabilities in school-settings from preschool through age 26.