Hardman, Michael L.

Human exceptionality : school, community and family / Hardman, Michael L. - Andover : Cengage Learning, 2017. - xxiv, 504 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Chapter 1. Understanding exceptionalities in the 21st century. Chapter 2. Education for all. Chapter 3. Inclusion and multidisciplinary collaboration in the early childhood and elementary school years. Chapter 4. Secondary education and transition planning. Chapter 5. Cultural and linguistic diversity. Chapter 6. Exceptionalities and families. Chapter 7. Learning disabilities. Chapter 8. Emotional/behavioral disorders. Chapter 9. Intellectual and developmental disabilities. Chapter 10. Communication disorders. Chapter 11. Autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 12. Severe and multiple disabilities. Chapter 13. Sensory disabilities: hearing and vision loss. Chapter 14. Physical disabilities and other health disorders. Chapter 15. Gifted, creative, and talented.

Topics include early childhood and elementary school years, special education, learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism, people with health disabilities, and people who are gifted and creative. Includes many case studies and snapshots.

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