Educating Exceptional Children

Book Details
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: PHI Learning
• Genre: Education
• ISBN: 9788120332843
• Pages: 604

This comprehensive and accessible book is designed as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (B.Ed./M.Ed.; B.A./M.A. Education) and diploma courses in Education, including Special Education. It provides a thorough understanding of Special Children through an insightful discussion on Special Education.

The book covers children with special needs or exceptionalities, including those who are mentally retarded, visually and hearing impaired, emotionally disturbed, autistic, cerebral palsied, deprived, as well as gifted and creative children.

Ideal for students and professionals such as special education teachers, counselors, policy makers, and field workers interested in exceptional children and special education.

Key Features:
• Includes student-friendly illustrations, examples, tables, and research-based findings
• Presents a complete picture of exceptionality from historical to modern times
• Uses case histories to illustrate concepts practically

Table of Contents:
• Concept of Exceptionality and Exceptional Children
• Concept and Provisions of Special Education
• Historical Perspectives in Special Education
• Organization and Administration of Special Education in India
• Mentally Retarded Children
• Orthopaedic Impaired Children
• Visually Impaired Children
• Hearing Impaired Children
• Learning Disabilities and Learning Disabled Children
• Emotionally Disturbed Children
• Children with Communication Disorders
• Children with Autism
• Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
• Children with Cerebral Palsy
• Children with Multiple Disabilities
• Deprivation and Deprived Children
• Slow Learners or Educationally Backward Children
• Juvenile Delinquents
• Gifted Children
• Creative Children
• Glossary
• Name Index
• Subject Index