Ency. of Special Edu – A Ref. for the Educ. of Chi ldren, Adolescents, & Adults with Disabilties & Ot her Exceptional Individuals, 4th Edition, Volume 1

The only comprehensive reference devoted to special education

The highly acclaimed 
Encyclopedia of Special Education addresses issues of importance ranging from theory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in the special education field. This completely updated and comprehensive A–Z reference includes about 200 new entries, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition, such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and RTI. The latest editions of assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings are discussed.

Only encyclopedia or comprehensive reference devoted to special education
Edited and written by leading researchers and scholars in the field
New edition includes over 200 more entries than previous edition, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Entries will be updated to cover the latest editions of the assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings
Includes an international list of authors and descriptions of special education in 35 countries
Includes technology and legal updates to reflect a rapidly changing environment
Comprehensive and thoroughly up to date, this is the essential, A–Z compilation of authoritative information on the education of those with special needs.