Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities (Fifth Edition)

By: David Westling and Lise Fox and Erik Carter

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Synopsis: Provides comprehensive coverage of the major issues pertinent to teaching students with severe disabilities―highly useful information presented in way readers can readily understand and apply. KEY TOPICS: Students with severe disabilities: definitions, descriptions, characteristics, and potential; philosophies and practices for teaching students with severe disabilities; collaboration among professionals and paraprofessionals; parents, families, and cultural issues; planning instructional programs for students with severe disabilities; determining instructional goals for students with severe disabilities; teaching students to acquire new skills; teaching skills for generalization and maintenance; evaluating student progress; creating inclusive educational environments; teaching communication skills; providing behavior support to improve challenging behavior; managing sensory and motor systems; providing support for health and medical needs; teaching personal care skills; fostering friendships and recreational involvement; teaching academic skills; teaching community and domestic skills; using assistive technology; meeting the needs of young children; transitioning to adulthood. MARKET: For educators involved in teaching students with severe learning disabilities or moderate and severe.