Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education

<p>TABLE OF CONTENTS</p> <p>1. Exceptionality and Special Education. </p> <p>Educational Definition of Exceptional Learners</p> <p>Prevalence of Exceptional Learners</p> <p>Definition of Special Education</p> <p>History and Origins of Special Education </p> <p>Comment on The Progress of Special Education.</p> <p>2. Integration, Inclusion, and Support of Positive Outcomes.</p> <p>Evaluation and Identification of Exceptional Learners</p> <p>The Intent of Special Education Law:&nbsp; Individualized Education for Students with Disabilities</p> <p>Providing Special Education:&nbsp; Placement Issues for Exceptional Learners</p> <p>Teachers’ Roles in Providing Special Education</p> <p>Special Education in the Context of Standards Based Reform</p> <p>3. Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education. </p> <p>America and Multiculturalism</p> <p>Education and Cultural Diversity</p> <p>Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education</p> <p>Identification and Classification of Disabilities </p> <p>Assessment Issues in Multicultural and Bilingual Education</p> <p>Instruction in Multicultural and Bilingual Special Education</p> <p>4. Parents and Families. </p> <p>Professionals’ Changing Views of Parents and Families </p> <p>The Effects of a Child with a Disability on the Family </p> <p>Family Involvement in Treatment and Education </p> <p>5. Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.</p> <p>What’s in a Name?&nbsp; Mental Retardation&nbsp;versus Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities</p> <p>Definition </p> <p>Prevalence </p> <p>Causes </p> <p>Identification </p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics </p> <p>Educational Considerations </p> <p>Assessment of Progress </p> <p>Early Intervention </p> <p>Transition to Adulthood </p> <p>6. Learners with Learning Disabilities. </p> <p>Definition </p> <p>Identification </p> <p>Prevalence</p> <p>Causes </p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics </p> <p>Educational Consideration </p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention </p> <p>Transition to Adulthood</p> <p>7. Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.</p> <p>Brief History </p> <p>Definition </p> <p>Prevalence </p> <p>Identification</p> <p>Causes </p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics </p> <p>Educational Considerations </p> <p>Medication Considerations </p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention </p> <p>Transition to Adulthood </p> <p>8. Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. </p> <p>Definition </p> <p>Classification </p> <p>Prevalence </p> <p>Causes </p> <p>Identification </p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics</p> <p>Educational Considerations </p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention </p> <p>Transition to Adulthood</p> <p>9. Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. </p> <p>Historical Context:&nbsp;Kanner’s and Asperger’s Papers. </p> <p>Definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders</p> <p>Prevalence </p> <p>Causes</p> <p>Identification</p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics</p> <p>Educational Considerations</p> <p>Service Delivery Models</p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention</p> <p>Transition to Adulthood </p> <p>10. Learners with Communication Disorders. </p> <p>Definitions </p> <p>Prevalence</p> <p>Communication Variations</p> <p>Language Disorders</p> <p>Speech Disorders </p> <p>Educational Considerations </p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention</p> <p>Transition to Adulthood</p> <p>11. Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. </p> <p>Definition and Classification</p> <p>Prevalence </p> <p>Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear </p> <p>Identification of Hearing Impairment</p> <p>Causes. </p> <p>Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics </p> <p>Educational Considerations </p> <p>Assessment of Progress</p> <p>Early Intervention </p> <p>Transition to Adulthood </p> <p>12. Learners with Blindness or Low Vision. </p> <p>Definition and Clas</p>