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Special Education in Contemporary Society
An Introduction to Exceptionality
Seventh Edition
- Richard M. Gargiulo - Professor Emeritus - University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
- Emily C. Bouck - Michigan State University, USA
Other Titles in:
Special & Inclusive Education
Special & Inclusive Education
December 2019 | 656 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 research and updated to reflect the most current thinking and standards of the field, this book provides students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs that are crucial to constructing learning environments that allow 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, providing students with a look into the lives of exceptional students and their families, as well as the teachers that work with exceptional persons throughout their lives. The Seventh Edition maintains the broad context and research focus for which the book is known while expanding on current trends and contemporary issues to better serve both pre-service and in-service teachers of exceptional individuals.
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Special Features
Preface
Acknowledgments
A Special Thank-You to Our Filming Participants
About the Contributors
About the Authors
PART 1 • FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Chapter 1 • Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives
Chapter 2 • Policies, Practices, and Programs
Chapter 3 • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality
Chapter 4 • Parents, Families, and Exceptionality
Chapter 5 • Assistive Technology
PART 2 • A STUDY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES
Chapter 6 • Individuals With Intellectual Disability
Chapter 7 • Individuals With Learning Disabilities
Chapter 8 • Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 9 • Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
Chapter 10 • Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 11 • Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments
Chapter 12 • Individuals With Hearing Impairments
Chapter 13 • Individuals With Visual Impairments
Chapter 14 • Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities
Chapter 15 • Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented
Postscript
Appendix A: Federal Definitions of Disabilities
Appendix B: Professional Standards: Council for Exceptional Children
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Supplements
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“Introductory texts in special education have a monumental task. They must provide a full overview of the field, which continues to grow in breadth and depth, while remaining accessible to students who are new to the field. Special Education in Contemporary Society provides the right combination and balance so that students understand the complexity of the field and feel energized and ready to take the next steps in their journey.”
Carlow University
“Special Education in Contemporary Society is a well-organized introductory textbook for education and non-education majors who may work with children with exceptionalities. A definite resource textbook for those just beginning in the field.”
Mott Community College
“Special Education in Contemporary Society is very 21st Century Learner friendly. It contains the pertinent information needed to provide preservice teachers with an extensive overview of special education while providing a wealth of supplemental materials for both the instructor and the student.”
University of Louisiana
“Special Education in Contemporary is the quintessential text for an introduction to special education course. The authors and publisher have taken great care to understand the needs of the students. Special Education is a vast topic and this text delivers the information necessary to engage today’s learners. An instructor or teacher using this text has everything they need to successfully deliver, assess, and understand special education.”
Georgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus
This is a great resource--especially for an intro class. Used it with grad students already.
Education/Special Educ Dept, Mansfield University
February 4, 2021
I have used the book by Gargiulo, et al for some years and was glad to get the revised edition which I used this school year in the Spring of 2021. I have always enjoyed using this very informative textbook.
Accounting, Loyola University-New Orleans
April 13, 2021
