Educating Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities - A Collaborative Approach (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)

A cornerstone of special education training for nearly 30 years, this is the definitive textbook for preparing educators, counselors, and other related services professionals to teach children with severe and multiple disabilities in inclusive settings. Now in a revised, thoroughly updated, and streamlined fifth edition, this bestselling volume gives current and future educators the research and practical strategies they need to ensure the best learning outcomes for their students. Presenting a team-based, collaborative approach to education, this comprehensive text includes valuable contributions from respected experts in diverse fields, including fresh voices in special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication, counseling, and pediatrics. Equally useful for preservice professionals and practicing educators in inclusive classrooms, this highly regarded textbook will fully prepare professionals to meet the educational, emotional, and health care needs of students with severe and multiple disabilities. New to this edition: * New chapters on topics essential to effective practice, such as teaching strategies and transition to adulthood * Updates based on the latest developments in special education * More information on assistive technology and understanding challenging behaviors * New student-friendly features such as chapter objectives, key terms, and challenging activities * Engaging and instructive case stories at the start of each chapter * New online course materials, including slides that outline key ideas * Helpful new chapter organization that introduces readers to the diverse needs of students with disabilities and follows up with practical teaching strategies

General

Imprint:	Brookes Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2016
Editors:	Fred P. Orelove • Dick Sobsey • Donna L Gilles
Foreword by:	Ann Turnbull • H. Turnbull
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	524
Edition:	5th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-59857-654-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > General
LSN:	1-59857-654-2
Barcode:	9781598576542

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