The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom: An Educator's Guide

By Lee Brattland Nielsen

"A concise and informative reference. Anyone dealing with children who have exceptional needs should have this book." Ann Hasson, School Psychologist Tells what the law requires - in plain language - when special education students are included in K-12 classrooms. Provides a comprehensive overview of the major disabilities you and your staff are likely to encounter. Includes definitions of disabilities, identifying characteristics, and recommendations on how to make the classroom productive for disabled and nondisabled alike. You′ll find: * An alphabetical listing of many disabilities, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, epilepsy, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities * Ideas for positive steps teachers can take (and what to avoid doing) * What disabled and nondisabled students need to know about each other * Ways to help parents be supportive * Public agencies that provide information and assistance to disabled students and their families A handy reference for the teacher′s desk, the principal′s bookshelf, and the school library.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803964846
• ISBN13: 9780803964846
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Corwin
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 6.3"