Full Description
This supplement for special education courses consists of five short cases for each of the twelve official federal disability areas. It provides vivid, realistic depictions of what it is like to be a student with a disability. Cases include persons of different ages and in different settings. Each case explores the individual's disability and its effect on her or his interactions with parents, friends, community members, and society.
Contents
Chapter 1Systems Approach Chapter 3: Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 4: Individuals with Diverse Ethnic, Cultural, or Linguistic Backgrounds Chapter 5: Individuals with Learning Disabilities Chapter 6: Individuals with Mild or Moderate Mental Retardation Chapter 7: Individuals with Communication Disorders Chapter 8: Individuals with Visual Impairments Chapter 9: Individuals with Hearing Impairments Chapter 10: Individuals with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Chapter 11: Individuals Who Are Gifted, Talented, or Creative Chapter 12: Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments Chapter 13: Individuals with Other Low Incidence Disabilities Chapter 14: Individuals At-Risk for School Failure
