Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Prologue: A Personal View of Special Education Part I: Foundations for Understanding Special Education Chapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society Part II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students Chapter 4: Mental Retardation Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities Chapter 6: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 8: Communication Disorders Chapter 9: Deafness and Hearing Loss Chapter 10: Blindness and Low Vision Chapter 11: Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and ADHD Chapter 12: Low Incidence Disabilities: Multiple/Severe Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent (Piirto and Heward) Part III: Special Education Across the Lifespan Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood Postscript: Developing Your Own Personal View of Special Education Appendix: Coverage of Content Areas for PRAXIS II Test Glossary; References; Name Index; Subject Index; Photo Credits;