Education Of The Exceptional Child

Originally published by Harper and Row in 1972, this volume provides an overview of the major exceptionalities including physical and mental handicaps, as well as the 'gifted'. Also examines public school programs and community resources which deal with these exceptionalities. An excellent resource for those entering the field of special education and for practitioners.

Intended as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (B.Ed./M.Ed.; B.A./M.A. Education) and diploma level courses in Education as well as for courses in Special Education, this compre-hensive and accessible book provides a sound base for understanding Special Children through an insightful and incisive discussion on Special Education. The text dwells on exceptional children, or children with special needs, who either suffer from various deficits or disabilities, or are gifted. Such children include the mentally retarded, the visually and hearing impaired, the emotionally disturbed, those with autism, cerebral palsy, and the deprived, as well as the gifted and the creative. This well-organized and pedagogically rich text should be extremely useful to students as well as professionals—special education teachers, those engaged in guidance and counselling, educational policy makers, and field workers, who have an abiding interest in the education of exceptional children and in special education. KEY FEATURES  Includes student-friendly features like illustrations, examples, tables, and research-based experimental findings.  Provides a complete picture of exceptionality, from the early years of human history to the present day.  Gives case histories to practically illustrate the subject.

Teaching Exceptional Children is an ideal textbook for introductory graduate and undergraduate courses on early childhood special education and teaching in inclusive classrooms. Bayat’s clear and accessible writing, a visually appealing design, and focused pedagogy in each chapter help make it possible to cover a significant amount of material. This powerful text identifies specific behavioral characteristics and presents theoretical information grounded in neuroscience and child development research for a wide range of disabilities. Research-based best practices for effectively working with children with various disabilities in inclusive classrooms are provided in each chapter. The second edition has been fully updated based on the DSM-5, and includes new sections on contemporary issues in inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood classrooms, such as challenging behaviors, using technology, at-risk children, promoting mental health, and family issues. A robust pedagogical program, along with online resources for instructors and students, provides full support, including: Chapter Objectives and Key Terms help frame each chapter Discussion, Critical Thinking, Essay/Short Answer, and Review Questions at the beginning, throughout, and concluding chapters prompt students to fully engage with the material Homework/Field Assignments provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations Real-Life Vignettes illustrate concepts in action Color Photos, Figures, and Tables clarify concepts in a visually engaging way Recommended Resources and References offer guidance for further study The companion website, http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781138802209, includes instructor resources for teaching and planning, including an Instructor's Manual with additional ideas for assigntments and projects, web links, and video links with reflection questions; a test bank; and PowerPoint lecture slides. The site also includes tools for students to engage with and master the concepts and terminology introduced in the book.

Filled with research about all aspects of educating young children with special needs, this book discusses key approaches and tools needed to provide an optimal setting for young exceptional children with special needs and their families.

This is a basic text on the education of exceptional children, covering fundamentals of special education and integrated education for various categories of exceptional children: the mentally retarded, the hearing handicapped, the visually handicapped, the learning disabled, the slow learner, the emotionally disturbed, the speech and language handicapped, the physically handicapped, the gifted, and the socially disadvantaged. It also covers the genesis of the special education movement in our country, policies and programmes, critical issues and innovations, the rights of the disabled, manpower development, avenues and research perspectives in education of exceptional children.

The Present Book Is An Introduction To Education Of Exceptional Children. It Incorporates Modern Trends And Practices In The Identification, Assessment, Placement And Education Of Children With Special Needs Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, Mentally Retarded, Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Socially Disadvantaged And Gifted Children And The Role Of The Regular Teacher In Meeting Their Special Needs And Managing Them In The Integrated Settings. Special Chapters Are Also Devoted For A Discussion On Integrated Education And Special Education With Reference To Npe (1986/1992). The Book Is Designed For Use By B.Ed. (General), B.Ed. (Special Education), M.A. And M.Ed. (Special Education) Students, Faculty Members Of Diets And All Those Who Are Concerned With The Dpep In Different States.