Exceptional Individuals in Focus

For courses in Introduction to Exceptionality. Unique in format, length, perspective, and tone, this introduction to exceptionality provides basic information, but goes well beyond the essentials to give students a feel for exceptional people and what it is like to work with them. It acknowledges both the sorrows that arise for individuals with disabilities AND the joys and rewards of working and communicating with a wide range of exceptional children, youth, and adults.

1. Introduction to Exceptionality.

I. LEARNING AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.

2. Learning Disabilities.
3. Emotional/Behavior Disorders.
4. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
5. Mental Retardation.
6. Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Other Severe Disabilities.

II. PHYSICAL, SENSORY, AND COMMUNICATIVE IMPAIRMENTS.

7. Physical and Health Impairments.
8. Visual Impairments.
9. Hearing Impairment.
10. Communication Disorders.

III. OTHER EXCEPTIONAL AREAS.

11. Giftedness.
12. Cultural Diversity.

IV. EXCEPTIONAL PERSPECTIVES.

13. Early Childhood.
14. Adolescence and Adulthood.
15. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Index.

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Exceptional Individuals in Focus

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