Learners with Mild Disabilities: A Characteristics Approach (4th Edition)
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- Synopsis
- A critical look at four high-prevalence mild disabilities as seen from several unique perspectives: mild intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and ADHD. The text also considers the Autism Spectrum Disorders, such as HFA and Asperger's Syndrome, in addition to other mild conditions such as communication disorders. This text looks first at the concept of disability from conventional categorical perspectives, and then shifts to focusing on learners from the perspective of alternative, non-categorical frameworks. It describes students with disabilities and related conditions with respect to a variety of individual strengths and needs, considering their cognitive, perceptual, language, academic learning, and social/emotional characteristics. The reader is encouraged to apply these conceptual frameworks through the analysis of numerous vignettes and extended case studies that are drawn from the experiences of real children and teachers throughout the text. Using this non-categorical framework best prepares special educators for the complex job of providing effective services to the full and unique spectrum of students with mild disabilities.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 366 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780137060764
- Publisher:
- Prentice Hall
- Date of Addition:
- 04/22/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Pearson Education, Incorporated
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Textbooks, Education
- Grade Levels:
- College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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