Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (1 September 2026) © 2027

  • William L. Heward The Ohio State University
  • Sheila R. Alber-Morgan The Ohio State University
  • Moira Konrad The Ohio State University
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Title overview

Exceptional Children is an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research defining contemporary special education. To help you prepare to enter this exciting, ever-evolving field, it focuses on 15 experienced teachers for first-person insights. Step-by-step details show how these educators use effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in classrooms.

The 13th Edition is extensively revised with a wealth of new topics, research, and strategies. It adds a new Teaching with Technology feature, updates its Featured Teachers with 11 excellent new educators, and adds many more enhancements.

Table of contents

I. FOUNDATIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION

  • 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education
  • 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services
  • 3: Collaborating with Families

II. EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

  • 4: Intellectual Disabilities
  • 5: Learning Disabilities
  • 6: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
  • 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • 8: Communication Disorders
  • 9: Deafness and Hearing Loss
  • 10: Blindness and Low Vision
  • 11: Health Impairments and Physical Disabilities
  • 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • 13: Gifted and Talented

III. SPECIAL EDUCATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

  • 14: Early Childhood Special Education
  • 15: Transition to Adulthood

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