Introduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (May 28, 2024) © 2025

  • Deborah Deutsch Smith
  • Kimberly Skow
  • Naomi Chowdhuri Tyler

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Title overview

Introduction to Contemporary Special Education presents the evidence-based practices, data and research that define the field, balanced with real stories of real people. Written to prepare educators to work with students with various exceptionalities and their families in today’s complicated school settings, this unique text sets you on the best path forward to become an effective and skilled educator who uses validated practices, is engaged and passionate about your work, and values each student.

The 3rd Edition puts the spotlight on role models, diversity and equity while incorporating the latest information about research-based teaching, inclusive settings and exceptionalities. In addition to updated data about disability prevalence, student demographics, and educational placement, the text is supported by almost 700 new references. Key information is presented using easy-to-read tables, timelines, film and media features, and first-person stories to provide a compelling overview of the past, present and future of special education.

Table of contents

  1. Thinking About Exceptionalities
  2. Supporting All Learners
  3. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
  4. Basic Guarantees, Individualized Programs, and Specialized Services
  5. Speech and Language Impairments
  6. Learning Disabilities
  7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  8. Autism Spectrum Disorder
  9. Intellectual Disability
  10. Emotional And Behavioral Disorders
  11. Physical and Health Disabilities
  12. Deafness and Hard of Hearing
  13. Visual Disabilities: Low Vision and Blindness
  14. Other Low-Incidence Disabilities
  15. Gifted and Talented

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