Understanding special education: A helpful handbook for classroom teachers Cynthia M. Stone - New York Scholastic 2005 - 128 p.; 28cm

Includes Appendix

Contents: What are some challenges that students face? -- Traumatic brain injury -- ADD and ADHD -- Autism -- Asperger's syndrome -- Tourette syndrome -- Mental retardation -- Gifted and talented -- Partial hearing loss and deafness -- Low vision and blindness -- Speech and language disorders -- Physical disabilities and health impairment -- Emotional disturbance and/or behavioral disorders -- What do I need to know about the special education system? -- Background -- Eligibility -- Individual education plans (IEPs) -- Privacy issues.

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