Educating Exceptional Children

by Samuel A. Kirk, James J. Gallagher

This authoritative text is regarded for its academic approach and its coverage of all categories of children with disabilities and children who are gifted and talented.The text emphasizes an ecological approach, focusing on the exceptional child as an individual who is influenced by and must cope with family, peers, school, and society.The Tenth Edition contains new four-color inserts and a paperback format. The inserts include active portraits of exceptional children, profiles of professionals, practical applications, field activities, and web site resourcesChapter 9, "Autism Spectrum Disorder," explores the history, prevalence, and programs designed to work with autistic children. It also offers valuable teaching strategies and examines the importance of structure and routine.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

605 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Samuel Alexander Kirk

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars

Textbook I refuse to give it more than 3 stars. This one was interesting at least with lots of information that I need, but still a whole lot more that I don't need.

Textbook bonfire.....May 2019

[Tina Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I read this text book cover to cover. Perfect book for educating the beginning special education teacher.

[Beth Chapple]

I copy-edited the fourteenth edition of this textbook, which I believe is due out in the fall of 2014. I found it to be interesting and well-written, while passionately advocating respect for all children, no matter what makes them different from the average child.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Text book for school. Valuable information regarding the different types of disabilities, medical information about these disabilities, and the ways in which educators can serve these students with varying needs.

[Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text that has become a desk reference! Easy to read and organized in a way to quickly find what you are looking for.

[Mia McIsaac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent for a textbook!

[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor · Rating 3 out of 5]

27 July 2023

3 stars!

Yeah, whatever, the book's fine. Good topics, and definitely good for all educators, but it's also just a school book. :\

It's definitely well written and very informative; education just really isn't my thing.

3 stars!

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8 June 2023

Currently Reading

Literally just reading this for my special ed class :\

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[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty good..

[Leah]

it was ok