Brief Reference of Student Disabilities

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<p>"The format is great! Teachers will love the easy-to-access information, which can serve as a springboard for more in-depth study."<br/>—Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education<br/>Towson University</p><p>"The book is organized to help educators easily find information. There are also useful resources to help parents."<br/>—Nicole Guyon, Special Educator<br/>Westerly School Department, Cranston, RI</p><p>The ideal desktop reference for specific disabilities in the inclusive classroom!</p><p>This updated, detailed reference provides essential information for educators about common exceptionalities they are likely to encounter in an inclusive classroom. In easy-to-understand language, the book provides guidelines for creating safe learning environments, applying disciplinary measures, and defining parents′ and educators′ roles in developing Individualized Education Programs. </p><p>Presented alphabetically, each entry includes a definition of the disability, background information, characteristics, and a list of related readings, organizations, and agencies, with contact information. The author discusses a wide range of concerns, from ADHD, dyslexia, hearing impairment, and emotional disturbances to muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, aphasia, and cerebral palsy, and includes a review of health disorders such as asthma, diabetes, heart disorders, and hemophilia . The new sections in this second edition cover <br/></p>A comparison of ADHD and bipolar disorder Concise legal explanations and sources, with contact information and Web sites The reauthorization of IDEA 2004, NCLB, and postsecondary transition<p>Brief Reference of Student Disabilities, Second Edition, also provides a compilation of common disability-related acronyms and a list of children′s books dealing with disabilities to foster understanding and awareness.</p>