Brief Reference of Student Disabilities ...With Strategies for the Classroom [Paperback]

This updated edition provides information about common exceptionalities, ADHD and bipolar disorder, legal considerations, and discussions on postsecondary transition, NCLB, and the reauthorization of IDEA 2004.This updated edition provides information about common exceptionalities, ADHD and bipolar disorder, legal considerations, and discussions on postsecondary transition, NCLB, and the reauthorization of IDEA 2004.I have not encountered such a comprehensive and accessible guide to teaching students with disabilities. I often give this book as a welcoming gift to new teachers at my school.

The format is great! Teachers will love the easy-to-access information, which can serve as a springboard for more in-depth study.

The book is full of useful information and is organized in such a way to help educators easily find information. There are also useful resources to help parents.A Cautionary Note
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. What Educators Need to Know About the Law
What the Law Provides
Discipline and Students With Disabilities
The Collaborative Team
2. How Teachers Can Create a Positive Learning Environment
Creating an Inclusive Environment
Teaching Students About Disabilities
Including Parents
3. Understanding the Parents of Exceptional Children
4. Disabilities and Health Disorders: Strategies for Educators
Aphasia
Asperger Syndrome
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Emotional Disturbance
Epilepsy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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