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Book SynopsisExamines the history of special education by categorical areas (for example, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders). This title includes chapters on the changing philosophy related to educating students with exceptionalities as well as a history of legal and legislation content concerned with special education.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Historical and Philosophical Changes in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities - Spencer J. Salend and Laurel M. Garrick Duhaney, State University of New York at New Paltz Chapter 2. History of Legal and Legislative Acts Concerned with Special Education - Betty Ashbaker, Brigham Young University Chapter 3. History of Early Childhood Special Education - Sharon Doubet and Amanda C.Quesenberry, Illinois State University Chapter 4. History of Learning Disabilities - Carrie Anna Courtad and Jeffrey P. Bakken, Illinois State University. Chapter 5. History of Intellectual Disabilities - Kagendo Mutua and James Siders, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Jeffrey P. Bakken, Illinois State University Chapter 6. History of Speech and Language Impairments - Satasha L. Green and Christine M. Scott, State University of New York College at Buffalo Chapter 7. History of Emotional and Behavioural Disorders - Frederick J. Brigham and Brittany L. Hott, George Mason University Chapter 8. History of Deafness and Hearing Impairments C. Jonah Eleweke, Texas Women's University Chapter 9. History of Visual Impairments - Stacy M. Kelly and Chris Bischke Clark, Illinois State University Chapter 10. History of Autism Spectrum Disorders - Julie A. Deisinger, Saint Xavier University Chapter 11. History of Physical and Health Impairments - Barbara M. Fulk, Emily Watts and Jeffrey P. Bakken, Illinois State University Chapter 12. History of Giftedness and Talent Development - Michelle J. McCollin, Slippery Rock University Chapter 13. History of Traumatic Brain Injury - Anthony F. Rotatori and Sandy Burkhardt, Saint Xavier University Chapter 14. History of Bilingual Special Education - Fabiola P. Ehlers-Zavala, Colorado State University Chapter 15. Historical and Contemporary Contexts, Challenges, and Prospects in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities - Festus E. Obiakor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
