Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities Chapter 6: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 8: Communication Disorders Chapter 9: Blindness and Low Vision Chapter 10: Deafness and Hearing Loss Chapter 11: Physical Disabilties, Health Impairments, and ADHD Chapter 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood * Categorical chapters 4-13 roughly follow the same general format:* Definition (and Classification)* Identification and Assessment* Characteristics* Prevalence* Causes* Educational Approaches* Educational Placement