Handbook of Research-Based Practices for Educating Students with Intellectual Disability

Book Details

• Author: Karrie A. Shogren

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 516

• Release Date: 18-10-2016

• ISBN: 9781138832107

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

The Handbook of Research-Based Practices for Educating Students with Intellectual Disability provides a comprehensive, transdisciplinary overview of evidence-based practices for teaching students with intellectual disabilities. Spanning across life stages, the book covers everything from early intervention in schools to the transition into adulthood, addressing the major educational and support needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Driven by a collaboration of nationally recognized experts, this volume highlights practices that have been demonstrated to be effective through a variety of methodologies. The emphasis is on systematic advancements in the field, based on the latest research, and on practices that have shown positive outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Focuses on the entire educational journey of students with intellectual disabilities, including early intervention and transition to adulthood.

• Research-Based Practices: Provides evidence-based strategies for effectively teaching and supporting students with intellectual disabilities, grounded in recent research.

• Expert Contributions: Written by a diverse group of recognized professionals who bring a variety of perspectives to the topic.

• Practical Focus: Aims to provide practical guidance for educators, administrators, and parents, helping them choose and implement effective interventions.

About the Authors:

• Michael L. Wehmeyer: Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Director at the Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas. He is a past president of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a founding co-editor of the AAIDD journal Inclusion.

• Karrie A. Shogren: Professor of Special Education and Senior Scientist and Director of the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities, University of Kansas. She is a founding co-editor of the journal Inclusion and co-editor of Remedial and Special Education.

This book is an essential resource for educators, researchers, and professionals in special education and disability studies, providing them with a thorough understanding of current best practices for supporting students with intellectual disabilities.