Special Education in Contemporary Society, An Introduction to Exceptionality, third edition
Richard M. Gargiulo

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“The real strength of Richard Gargiulo’s text is that it does not overwhelm the readers. Learning the vast—and often complex—field of special education is no easy task. Yet, the text meets this challenge head-on.” --Bruce A. Shields, Ph.D., Daemen College

“Given the myriad of introductory textbooks on the market, I have continued using Gargiulo’s text as it offers a clear, understandable overview of exceptionality and a wealth of resources that compliment my instruction.” --Emiliano C. Ayala, Ph.D., Sonoma State University

“The ‘First Person’ features are very well done and the students love them!” --Michelle LaRocque, PhD, Florida Atlantic University


Special Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition provides a highly readable and research-based introduction to special education. Richard Gargiulo believes teachers need more than just academic knowledge about exceptionality—they need an awareness and understanding of the human side of exceptional students and their families. Special Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition is a comprehensive text with a “people first” approach that gives pre-service teachers a first-hand look into the lives of exceptional children, their families, and their mentors.


Key Features & Benefits:

Shares the honest and engaging first person accounts of individuals with disabilities in First Person features
Provides targeted teaching strategies and suggestions with New Effective Instructional Practices boxes
Covers and integrates INTASC and CEC standards and Praxis II core principles
Incorporates new coverage of Deaf-blindness
Includes new and updated content in the key pedagogical features throughout: Chapter-opening narratives, “First Person" boxes, “Suggestions for the Classroom," "Making Inclusion Work," and "Learning Activities"
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New and comprehensive companion website with student and instructor resource materials including videos, chapter quizzes, full text SAGE journal articles and activities, flashcards and more.
Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM with a test bank, PowerPoint lectures, computerized testing, and more. Contact SAGE to request your copy.


Intended Audience: Special Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition is an introductory text for the Introduction to Special Education and Introduction to Exceptionality courses.

Table of Contents:

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Chapter 1. Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Definitions and Terminology


Categories and Labels


Prevalence of Children and Young Adults with Disabilities


A Brief History of the Development of Special Education


Professionals Who Work with Individuals with Exceptionalities


Cooperative Teaching


Universal Design for Learning


Exceptionality across the Life Span


Chapter 2. Policies, Practices, and Programs

Litigation and Legislation Affecting Special Education


Civil Rights Legislation


Educational Reform: Standards Based Education


Identification and Assessment of Individual Differences


Referral and Assessment for Special Education


Designing Individualized Instructional Programs


Service Delivery Options: Where a Special Education Is Provided


Chapter 3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Cultural Diversity: The Changing Face of a Nation


Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education, and Student Diversity


Disproportional Representation of Minority Students in Special Education Programs


Issues in Assessing Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups


Educational Programming for Students with Exceptionalities Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse


Chapter 4. Parents, Families, and Exceptionality

Parent-Professional Relationships: Changing Roles


A Family Systems Approach


The Effects of a Child's Disability on Parents and the Family


Stages of Parental Reaction to Disability


Disability and the Family


Working with Families Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse


Cultural Reactions to Disability


Suggestions for Facilitating Family and Professional Partnerships


PART II: A STUDY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Chapter 5. Individuals with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities

Defining Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities: An Evolving Process


Assessing Intellectual Ability and Adaptive Behavior


Classification of Individuals with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Etiology of Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Prevention of Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Characteristics of Individuals with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disabilities


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 6. Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Defining Learning Disabilities


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Learning Disabilities


Etiology of Learning Disabilities


Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities


Assessment of Learning Disabilities


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Learning Disabilities


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Learning Disabilities


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Learning Disabilities


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 7. Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Defining Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Etiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Characteristics of Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Educational Considerations


Adolescents and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Issues of Diversity


Chapter 8. Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Classification of Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Etiology of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Prevention of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Characteristics of Children and Youth with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Assessing Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Family-Centered Interventions


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 9. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Evolving Process


Classification of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders


Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders


Characteristics of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders


Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 10. Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

The Nature of Speech, Language, and Communication


Defining Speech and Language Impairments


Classifying Speech and Language Impairments


Historical Perspectives


Prevalence of Speech and Language Impairments


Etiology of Speech and Language Impairments


Prevention of Speech and Language Impairments


Characteristics of Speech and Language Impairments


Assessing Speech and Language Impairments


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Speech and Language Impairments


Adolescents and Adults with Speech and Language Impairments


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 11. Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Definitions and Concepts in the Field of Hearing Impairment


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Hearing Impairment


Etiology of Hearing Impairment


Characteristics of Individuals with Hearing Impairments


Assessment of Individuals with Hearing Impairments


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Hearing Impairments


Transition and Individuals with Hearing Impairments


Services for Adults with Hearing Impairments


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Hearing Impairments


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 12. Individuals with Visual Impairments

Defining Visual Impairments


The Eye and How It Works


Classification of Visual Impairments


A Brief History of Visual Impairments


Prevalence of Visual Impairments


The Vision Process and Etiology of Visual Impairments


Prevention of Visual Impairments


Characteristics of Individuals with Visual Impairments


Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments


Educational Considerations


Young Children with Visual Impairments


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Visual Impairments


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Visual Impairments


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 13. Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities and Related Low Incidence Disabilities

Defining Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


A Brief History of the Field


Prevalence of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Etiology of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Characteristics of Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Assessment of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Transition into Adulthood


Adults with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low Incidence Disabilities


Trends, Issues, and Controversies


Chapter 14. Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Defining Giftedness: Refining the Meaning


Assessing Giftedness and Talent


Differences among Children Who Are Gifted and Talented


A Brief History of the Field of Gifted and Talented Education


Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent


Etiology of Giftedness and Talent


Characteristics of Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented


Educational Considerations


Services for Young Children Who Are Gifted and Talented


Adolescents and Adults Who Are Gifted and Talented


Family Issues


Issues of Diversity


Technology and Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented


Trends, Issues, and Controversies