Special Education in Contemporary Society
An Introduction to Exceptionality
by Richard M. Gargiulo, Emily C. Bouck
8th Edition
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
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Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781071903070 |
| eText ISBN | 9781071903100 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, Inc. |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 616 |
Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 8th Edition, by Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck, is an introductory textbook published by SAGE Publications, Inc. This textbook examines exceptional learners and modern special education programs to support university instruction for students, instructors, and educators.
The content connects systemic background concepts to classroom environments. Early chapters establish the general context of special education while highlighting inclusive learning environments. The thematic scope then explores the influences of parents and family systems on exceptionality and child development.
Later chapters focus on distinct learner profiles to assist academic study. The volume details intellectual disability, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and individuals who are gifted and talented. This organized thematic framework provides a supportive structure for higher education courses.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Special Education in Context
- • 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 in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 2: Policies, Practices, and Programs
- • Litigation and Legislation Affecting Special Education
- • Educational Reform: Standards-Based Education
- • Civil Rights Legislation
- • 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 in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 3: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality
- • Cultural Diversity: The Changing Face of a Nation
- • Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education, and Student Diversity
- • Disproportionate 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 in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
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
- • Working With Families Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
- • Suggestions for Facilitating Family and Professional Partnerships
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 5: Assistive Technology
- • Technology in Education
- • History and Legislation of Assistive Technology
- • Assistive Technology Decision-Making
- • Assistive Technology Categorization
- • Devices and Tools
- • Issues With Assistive Technology
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
- • Organizations Concerned With Assistive Technology
Chapter 6: Individuals With Intellectual Disability
- • Prevalence of Intellectual Disability
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Intellectual Ability and Adaptive Behavior
- • Etiology of Intellectual Disability
- • Educational Considerations
- • Inclusive Education Experience
- • Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
- • Working With Parents and Families
- • Advice for Making Inclusion and Collaboration Work
- • Technology and Individuals With Intellectual Disability
- • Intellectual Disability Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Reflecting on Standards
- • Organizations Concerned With Intellectual Disability
Chapter 7: Individuals With Learning Disabilities
- • Prevalence of Learning Disabilities
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Defining Learning Disabilities
- • Etiology of Learning Disabilities
- • Characteristics of Individuals With Learning Disabilities
- • Assessment of Learning Disabilities
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Learning Disabilities
- • Learning Disabilities Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Learning Disabilities
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 8: Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Etiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Adolescents and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Issues of Diversity
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 9: Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • Prevalence of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
- • Etiology of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • Prevention of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • Emotional and Behavior Disorders Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 10: Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • Autism Spectrum Disorder Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 11: Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments
- • Prevalence and History of Speech and Language Impairments
- • The Nature of Speech, Language, and Communication
- • Identifying Speech and Language Impairments
- • Etiology and Prevention of Speech and Language Impairments
- • Assessing Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments
- • Speech and Language Impairments Across a Life Span
- • Issues of Diversity
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Speech and Language Impairments
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 12: Individuals With Hearing Impairments
- • Prevalence of Hearing Impairment
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Individuals With Hearing Impairment
- • Etiology of Hearing Impairment
- • Educational Challenges and Their Assessment
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Hearing Impairments
- • Hearing Impairment Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Hearing Impairments
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 13: Individuals With Visual Impairments
- • Prevalence of Visual Impairments
- • A Brief History of Visual Impairments
- • Identifying Students With Visual Impairment
- • The Vision Process and Etiology of Visual Impairments
- • Prevention of Visual Impairments
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Visual Impairments
- • Visual Impairments Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Visual Impairments
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 14: Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • Prevalence of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • A Brief History of the Field
- • Identifying Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • Etiology of Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, or Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter 15: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented
- • Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent
- • A Brief History of the Field of Gifted and Talented Education
- • Identifying Individuals Who Are Gifted
- • Etiology of Giftedness and Talent
- • Educational Considerations
- • Technology and Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented
- • Giftedness Across a Life Span
- • Trends, Issues, and Controversies
- • Chapter in Review
- • Study Questions
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Activities
- • Organizations Concerned With Giftedness
- • Reflecting on Standards
Chapter Appendix A: Federal Definitions of Disabilities
Chapter Appendix B: Professional Standards: Council for Exceptional Children
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