Focuse's on the unique relationship between the special educator and the learner with retardation. Offers a comprehensive, introduction to the field, from history and background, to the day-to-day problems of citizens with retardation and their place in society.

Mental Retardation

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Patton, James

Beirne-Smith, Mary

Ittenbach, Richard

Mental Health

Macmillan Coll Div

(Merrill) Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham. Introductory textbook features key words and learning objectives. Concentrates on basic concepts; biology, psychology, and sociology of mental retardation; intervention issues; and family considerations. Illustrated in two-tone. Previous edition: c1998.

Mental Retardation (6th Edition)

Education & Teaching

Patton, James R.

Schools & Teaching

Pearson College Div

This market-leading book provides educators with the most current information about the many facets of mental retardation and intellectual disabilities from a life-cycle perspective. The authors provide comprehensive yet concise coverage of all relevant content and also show relationships between theory and practice, decode the terminology used in the field, and relate these terms and concepts to the reality of the classroom, the world of work, and the life of the community.

Mental Retardation: An Introduction to Intellectual Disability

Kim, Shannon

Pearson

A classic in the field of special education, this best-selling book gives readers the most current information on the market today about the many facets of intellectual disabilities from a life-cycle perspective. Featuring a new title change to reflect the field and a newly reorganized Table of Contents, it introduces readers to the litany of concepts related to intellectual disabilities: the basic concepts; biological, psychological, and sociological aspects; the characteristics; programming and issues across the lifespan, and other future issues. The most relevant topics are discussed in fine detail, including the relationship between theory and practice; the terminology used in the field related to the reality of the classroom, the world of work, and the life of the community; a new chapter on professionalism and ethics in special education; integrated information on technology and assistive technology; multiculturalism, diversity, and family values, and the law. Written especially for special educators, this fine volume will engage and benefit other professionals and anyone else interested in working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities.

An Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities (8th Edition)

Hill, Shannon

(Merrill) Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham. Introductory textbook features key words and learning objectives. Concentrates on basic concepts; biology, psychology, and sociology of mental retardation; intervention issues; and family considerations. Illustrated in two-tone. Previous edition: c1998.

Politics & Social Sciences

Payne, James S.

Social Sciences

Merrill Pub. Co

Summary: This text provides the educator with empirically validated and field-confirmed strategies for enhancing the written language competence of students with disabilities, and presents the three interrelated areas of handwriting, spelling, and written expression.

Written Language Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Polloway, Edward A.

Smith, Tom E.C.

Love Publishing

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