ABSTRACT
The Complete Guide to Special Education, Third Edition, explores the special education process from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. The stages of identification, assessment, and intervention are explained step by step to help you better understand special needs students’ legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational team. This third edition has been revised throughout and discusses Response to Intervention (RTI); provides updates on new laws and regulations; expands coverage of autism spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder; and includes a revamped Resources section for teachers and parents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section I|52 pages
Understanding Disabilities
section II|79 pages
Psychological Assessments
section III|47 pages
Guidelines for Successful Interventions
section IV|22 pages
Planning for Success and Monitoring Change
section V|31 pages
Special Education Laws and Regulations
