TY  - BOOK
AU  - Algozzine,Robert
AU  - Ysseldyke,James E.
TI  - Teaching students with mental retardation: a practical guide for every teacher 
SN  - 1412939526 (cloth)
AV  - LC4631 .A72 2006
U1  - 371.92 ALG I 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Thousand Oaks, Calif.
PB  - Corwin Press
KW  - Children with mental disabilities
KW  - Education
KW  - United States
N1  - 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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip067/2006001777.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0664/2006001777-d.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0734/2006001777-b.html
ER  -