Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kaufman Tenth Edition

Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education, Tenth Edition, is a general introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education. (Exceptional is the term that traditionally has been used to refer to people with disabilities as well as to those who are gifted). This book emphasizes classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. We have written this text with two primary audiences in mind: those individuals who are preparing to be special educators and those who are preparing to be general educators. This book also is appropriate for professionals in other fields who work with exceptional learners (e.g., speech-language pathologists and school psychologists.) New Content and Features in the Tenth Edition In addition to new discussion of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act, we have made extensive revisions to virtually every aspect of the tenth edition's fifteen chapters (including over 400 new references bearing a copyright date from 2000 and beyond). New chapter: Learners with autism spectrum disorders In previous editions, we covered autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the chapters on communication disorders and low-incidence disabilities. Given that the reported prevalence of ASD is increasing dramatically, research activity is vigorous, and there are numerous controversial issues being hotly debated in this field, we thought it time to devote a separate chapter to ASD. Casebook Reflections At several points in each chapter, connections are made to the outstanding Cases for Reflection and Analysis, pinpointing the specific ways in which special education theories, concepts, and practices play out in the lives and education of real students, their teachers, and their families. CEC Standards and INSTAC Principles Success Theories: Special Education at Work Chapter Preview and Review Features Focus on Concepts Personal Perspectives Expanded Coverage of Major Issues