This clearly written and well-organized book provides a balance of etiology, prevalence, medical diagnosis, health care concerns, and practical ideas needed by teachers who serve students with special needs. Whether the students disability is a degenerative disease, muscular dystrophy, AIDS, or a hearing impairment, the authors present all the facts and information that teachers (or potential teachers) need to plan and administer an appropriate education. The book addresses a wide variety of conditions, and provides an overview of physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, health impairments, and medical management needs.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful text:
This text is a must for any professional who works with individuals with multiple and severe disabilities. Well written, wonderful examples and illustrations, helpful ideas for developing modifications to meet the educational needs of these students.
Step-by-step introduction to characteristics:
A must for an orthopedically impaired teacher. Gives a complete guide to physical, sensory, and health characteristics.
