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Direct linkObiakor, Festus E., Ed.; Bakken, Jeffrey P., Ed. – Advances in Special Education, 2021
In order to properly understand and compare traditional and innovative assessment techniques for students with disabilities, we must be able to access examples of how they work in a logical and thoughtful sequence. This finely curated collection of thirteen chapters presents ideas and research on different disability topics from key leaders in the…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Students with Disabilities, Children, Special Education
Bishop, Virginia E. – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2004
In this exceptional new third edition, the author has retained much of the practical "how to" approach of the previous editions, but adds depth in two dimensions: learning theory and the educational process. This book is "so comprehensive in scope and complete in detail that it would be the most likely recommended" (from the foreword by Dr.…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Family Needs, Visual Impairments, Teaching Methods
Goodman, Stephen A., Ed.; Wittenstein, Stuart H., Ed. – 2003
This book offers a comprehensive text on the assessment of students with blindness or visual impairment with a focus on approaches used at the California School for the Blind. An introductory chapter is by Frances K. Liefert and Marsha A. Silver. Eleven chapters have the following titles and authors: (1) "Introduction to Visual Impairment"…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Blindness, Core Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Wormsley, Diane P., Ed.; D'Andrea, Frances Mary, Ed. – 1997
This collection of readings is intended to provide teachers of children who are blind or visually impaired with guidelines and strategies for teaching the reading and writing of braille. The eight chapters are: (1) "Braille as the Primary Literacy Medium: General Guidelines and Strategies" (Diane P. Wormsley); (2) "Fostering Emergent Literacy"…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education
Bishop, Virginia E. – 1996
Intended for either the general educator or the specialist, this text offers principles and teaching strategies for teaching students with visual impairments including both blind students and those with low vision. The book is organized into three sections: "Vision,""Learning," and "Testing and Transitions." The four chapters in the "Vision"…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Blindness, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis
Kuder, S. Jay – 2003
This text on teaching students with language disabilities is divided into three parts. Part 1 presents the components of speech, language and communication and describes language development. Part 2 describes the language abilities of students with a variety of disabilities. Part 3 provides suggestions for assessment and intervention and discusses…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Cultural Influences
Koenig, Alan J., Ed.; Holbrook, M. Cay, Ed. – 2000
This text, one of two on the instruction of students with visual impairments, focuses on instructional strategies. The following 21 chapters are included: (1) "Creating and Nurturing Effective Educational Teams" (Irene Topor and others); (2) "Comprehensive Assessment" (Toni Heinze); (3) "Ongoing Assessments: Informal Techniques" (Carol Layton);…
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Policy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Lathom-Radocy, Wanda B. – 2002
This book on music therapy includes relevant medical, psychological, and developmental information to help service providers, particularly music therapists, and parents to understand children with disabilities. The first two chapters describe the process of assessment and delineation of goals in music therapy that leads to the design of the music…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Trief, Ellen – 1998
This guide provides a curriculum model for preschool programs specifically designed for preschool children (ages 3-5) with visual impairments. The book provides an extensive review of the literature with measurable behavioral objectives for each developmental level. Chapter 1, "Psychological Evaluation for the Preschool Visually Impaired Child"…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Behavioral Objectives, Child Development, Curriculum Design
Galvin, Jan C.; Scherer, Marcia J. – 1996
This book addresses all aspects of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, including policy, legislation, funding, evaluation, selection, and maintenance. Ten of the 15 chapters are written by individuals with disabilities and cover topics related to the use of technology in education, employment, and play. Specific chapters…
Descriptors: Adults, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Children
