Understanding Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities

by Kathryn W. Heller, Paul A. Alberto, Paula E. Forney

"Understanding Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities," second edition is the most current and applied characteristics text on the market. Foundational and "Knowledge to Practice" chapters will prepare future teachers to understand and teach those students with a wide range of physical, health and multiple disabilities most commonly encountered in the classroom, realize the educational implications of the disabilities, and learn key ways to apply book content to teaching practice. The text allows future teachers to come away with the best preparation for providing a safe, healthy school environment "and "an effective teaching environment for children with physical, health, and multiple disabilities.

456 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[E.A.G. E.A.G.]

A good book with pretty decent information. Some of it felt more medical than educator geared, but given the field it makes sense for those chapters.