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Special Education in Contemporary Society
An Introduction to Exceptionality
Eighth Edition
- Richard M. Gargiulo - Professor Emeritus - University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
- Emily C. Bouck - Michigan State University, USA
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Special & Inclusive Education
Special & Inclusive Education
January 2025 | 616 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and readable introduction to the dynamic field of special education. Grounded in the latest research, it reflects current educational standards and equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs needed to create inclusive learning environments that empower all students to reach their full potential. Authors Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck encourage a deep awareness and understanding of the “human” side of special education, offering insightful perspectives into the lives of exceptional students, their families, and the dedicated teachers who support them. The Eighth Edition of this text has been updated with new information on specific disabilities and challenges, issues of diversity and equity within special education, and the latest statistics and research that are a hallmark of this book.
Part 1 Foundations of Special Education
1 Special Education in Context
2 Policies, Practices, and Programs
3 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality
4 Parents, Families, and Exceptionality
5 Assistive Technology
Part 2 A Study of Individuals With Exceptionalities
6 Individuals With Intellectual Disability
7 Individuals With Learning Disabilities
8 Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
9 Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
10 Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
11 Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments
12 Individuals With Hearing Impairments
13 Individuals With Visual Impairments
14 Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
15 Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented
Appendix A. Federal Definitions of Disabilities
Appendix B. Professional Standards: Council for Exceptional Children
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LMS cartridge included with this title for use in Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace by Desire2Learn (D2L), and Moodle
The LMS cartridge makes it easy to import this title’s instructor resources into your learning management system (LMS). These resources include:
- Test banks
- Editable chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides
- Lecture notes
- All tables and figures from the textbook
You can still access the online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site.
This is an excellent introduction to special education text. It does a thorough job of defining and describing each disability area.
Iowa State University
A comprehensive and great introduction to the world of special education.
Mott Community College
Comprehensive and insightful approach to special education.
Gannon University
It's easy to read. Love the student support website.
Jacksonville State University