Teaching students with mental retardation : a practical guide for every teacher /
Bob Algozzine, Jim Ysseldyke.
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2006.
- xiv, 118 p. ; 23 cm.
- A practical approach to special education for every teacher .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90) and index.
About A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher Acknowledgements About the Authors Self-Assessment I Introduction to Teaching Students With Mental Retardation 1.What is Mental Retardation? Definition Prevalence 2.What Causes Mental Retardation? Genetic Conditions Problems During Pregnancy & Birth Health Problems 3.How is Mental Retardation Diagnosed? Significance of Adaptive Behavior in Diagnosis 4.What Characteristics Are Associated With Mental Retardation? Cognitive Academic Physical Behavioral Communication 5.How Should Teachers Teach Students With Mental Retardation? Improving Functional Academic Skills Improving School Adaptive Behavior Improving Work Skills Improving Leisure Skills 6.What Should Every Teacher Know About Teaching Students With Severe Disabilities? Definition Prevalence Curriculum Considerations Instructional Approaches 7.What Trends and Issues Influence How We Teach Students With Mental Retardation? Prevention of Mental Retardation Transitioning From School to Work 8.Mental Retardation in Perspective Recent Advances The Importance of Environments Inclusion 9. What Have We Learned? Key Points Key Vocabulary Self-Assessment II Answer Key for Self-Assessments On Your Own Resources Books Journals & Articles Organizations References Index
1412939526 (cloth) 1412939054 (pbk.)
2006001777
Children with mental disabilities--Education--United States.