Practical Cases in Special Education for All Educators

Practical Cases in Special Education for all Educators focuses in on how general educators can and should become active participants in the education of children who have disabilities, by providing students with much needed practical applications of how general and special educators must work together and become involved in the education of all children. Chapter 1 explains the Case Study Approach of the text and provides a sample case and framework for the rest of the text. Each following chapter is categorically based on a specific disability, and presents two in-depth cases, which are written as first person stories from various school professionals, parents, and students. Once the characteristics associated with particular disabilities are discussed and identified, the text goes onto explore how educators used applied theory and problem-solving skills to craft a practical solution for each scenario.

1. Case Study Approach: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice Background and Purpose of the Case Study Approach Using Your Experiences to Collect, Interpret, and Explain Circumstances Presented in the Case Case Study Rubric Guided Practice Summary 2. Cases Involving Early Intervention 3. Cases Involving Students Who Are Gifted and Talented 4. Cases Involving Students with Mental Impairment and Developmental Disabilities 5. Cases Involving Students with Learning Disabilities 6. Cases Involving Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders 7. Cases Involving Students with Communication Disorders 8. Cases Involving Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 9. Cases Involving Students with Visual Impairments 10. Cases Involving Students with Multiple and Severe Disabilities 11. Cases Involving Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments 12. Cases Involving Students with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders 13. Cases Involving Students with Traumatic Brain Injury 14. Cases Involving Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Appendix. Individual Education Plan Drafting Activities and Templates