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Description Real teachers, real families and students, and real classrooms bring the field of Special Education to life. About the book Learn about the full spectrum of special education -- from the history of the field, to what types of students they'll teach, to collaborating, assessing, and instructing -- with the most current, first-rate information available.

All chapters include a brief snippet of history, key characteristics of the students and prevalence data, an outline of the assessment process, service delivery options and research-based instructional practices, parent perspectives, and issues related to the disability area.

Gain perspective from reading about the real children, real families, and real professionals living special education. To put a "face" on the field, each chapter includes authentic stories from children with disabilities, individuals who have disabilities, and from professionals who work in the field. Fourteen vignettes are updated to introduce new students, new dimensions of student characteristics, or changes in recommended practices.

The students are referenced within the chapters, and readers complete end-of-chapter activities to apply what they have learned to each student's case. Benefit from a "just-right" blend of accurate, up-to-date, research-based information presented in a reader-friendly manner.

While the textbook has a strong evidence base, material is presented in a way that is neither too simple, nor too complex, and is easily understood by teacher candidates.

The language used and the chapter pattern facilitates quick understanding. Based on user feedback, coverage in chapters for low incidence disabilities has been streamlined to increase the likelihood readers will complete the chapters and clarify what is critical to know at an introductory level.

See Chapters 11, 12, 13, and Prepare for their evolving roles in education and the well being of students with disabilities through an emphasis on contemporary concepts and evidence-based practices. Explore the essential topics of collaboration, diversity, and cultural competence in detail.

Chapter 3 is dedicated to exploring diversity in special education, offering concrete approaches for reaching diverse students. Chapter 4 is dedicated entirely to exploring modern collaborative practices in schools co-teaching, teaming, consultation. Collaboration concepts and diversity topics are then integrated throughout the book as parts of discussions about students' educational needs and options.

Information about valuable websites and technology applications help readers extend their knowledge and learn about the types of technologies available that are critical to student learning. To keep instructors and readers up-to-date on the latest topics and trends in special education, this edition includes: Updated information related to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA.

Updates have been made to every chapter referencing disabilities heavily influenced by the DSM-V, especially Chapters 6 and 7. The former has not been eliminated as it still is policy in some states, but the latter has been added.

Changes have been made to all related mentions of education legislation throughout the book, but especially in Chapter 2. Expanded coverage of autism to meet the high level of interest in this topic. See Chapter Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText. Access reading analytics. Use the dashboard to gain insight into how students are working in their eText to plan more effective instruction in and out of class.

Schedule readings. Add due dates so that students know exactly what to read to come to class prepared. Download the mobile app to read wherever life takes you, even offline. Integrate with your LMS. Get up and running quickly on the first day of class. NEW - Listen and learn. Play the full eText audiobook on the go or at home. Available with select titles. Engage learners with compelling media. Videos and animations bring key concepts to life, helping students place what they are reading into context.

Flashcards help students review key terms and concepts. Students can use pre-built flashcards or create their own to study how they like. New to This Edition. Key content updates help readers: Better understand the introduction to this exceptionally complex field by learning from real students in real classrooms.

Streamline their studies. Based on user feedback, coverage in chapters for low incidence disabilities has been streamlined to increase the likelihood readers will complete the chapters and to clarify what is critical to know at an introductory level. Stay up-to-date with changes that significantly affect the field. To keep instructors and readers up-to-date on the latest topics and trends in special education, this edition includes: Updated information related to the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA.

Share a link to All Resources. Instructor Resources. Websites and online courses. Other Student Resources. About the Author s. Relevant Courses. Introduction to Special Education Special Education. Sign In We're sorry! This chapter would convince me to adopt this book. Well done. These stories are the best I look forward to thse as a lead into each section. They make the text come alive! Many of the students voiced that they would be keeping this book since it provided a wealth of knowledge—a book to use as they entered the classroom.

This degree of collaboration is long overdue and is welcomed. The features associated with the chapter compliment the text, but do not overwhelm the reader. This is new territory and I appreciate the author going into it. I like the content, the format, and the features. Friend on her thorough presentation of the many issues and challenges faced by teachers of children with special needs. Evidence-based practice features include:.

A unique chapter , Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Chapter 4 , provides a thorough introduction to collaboration that is essential for effective planning and implementation of programs. Special Features. Key Concepts for Understanding Special Education. Pearson offers affordable and accessible purchase options to meet the needs of your students. Connect with us to learn more. Marilyn Friend, Ph. She is currently Chairperson and Professor of Education in the Department of Specialized Education Services at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro where she teaches coursework on inclusive practices and collaboration among service providers.

She has consulted with school professionals nationally and internationally as they collaborate to educate their students, assisting them to form productive and efficient work teams, to learn the best ways to manage awkward or adversarial conversations, and to communicate effectively with parents.

Her particular areas of interest include skills for collaboration, co-teaching, inclusive school practices, team building, shared problem solving, interpesonal communication, and home-school communication.

She is the author with Dr. We're sorry! We don't recognize your username or password. Please try again. The work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning. You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. This title is out of print. Availability This title is out of print. Reviews "I sat down with the Friend text after receiving it for the first time and read a chapter from the first page to the last, almost like reading a novel.

Lund, Arizona State University "The students commented that it is well-written, and one of the best textbooks they have read. Real People, Real Classrooms: Chapter Opening Vignettes describe the experiences of three different students of varying ages as they relate to the topics discussed in each chapter and are referenced at key points in the chapter. Back to the Cases features at the ends of every chapter revisit the students introduced in the chapter opening vignettes in light of the information presented in the chapter material.

Questions are presented for analysis and discussion. Professional Edge describes conceptual material and cutting edge information that connect theory to practice. New to This Edition. Fully integrates NCLB and IDEA and its regulations so candidates understand the most recent expectations for professional educators and their students.

Margin notes in every chapter correlate the text to the relevant CEC standards. Updated, in-depth discussions of Assistive and Augmentative Technology in every chapter. Table of Contents Preface. Learning Objectives. What Is Special Education? What Are the Laws for Students with Disabilities? Who Receives Special Education? Key Terms and Concepts. Back to the Cases Review, Discuss, Apply. The Personnel and Procedures of Special Education.

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