Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals, 6th edition

Marilyn Friend

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Special Education brings special education to life with a multi-dimensional view of the field. Each chapter features real stories of individuals with disabilities, their parents, and professionals. A just-right blend of up-to-date, research-based information is presented in an easy-to-understand way. In addition to contemporary issues, this text covers the full spectrum of special education, from the history of the field to the students you will teach to assessment and instruction. With this exceptional text, you will gain an understanding of your future role as a professional and learn how to translate critical concepts into educational practices.

The 6th Edition incorporates current research, data, and standards for practice. It explores the most critical issues affecting the field today.

ISBN-13: 9780137523306

Subject: Special Education

Category: Introduction to Special Education

Understanding Special Education
The Personnel and Procedures of Special Education
Multicultural Perspectives
Collaboration in Special Education
Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders
Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Students with Speech and Language Disorders
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Students with Deafness and Hearing Loss
Students with Visual Impairments
Students with Orthopedic Impairments, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Other Health Impairments
Students with Intensive Support Needs
Students Who Are Gifted and Talented