Exceptional Lives

“Comprehensive, up-to-date, trustworthy.” – Kathleen Puckett, Arizona State University “This text is excellent... Love the interactive activities and videos. That is a true strength... Exceptional Lives] is more engaging and interactive [than other texts]. I strive to do this on my own with my online courses, but this text makes it really easy...” – Melinda Pierson, California State University, Fullerton “Love the videos, vignettes & summaries.... I love this text — I switched to this a few years ago due to the Inclusive emphasis for our dual program. This... really set them up for the basic intro and then the start of... practice.” – April Regester, University of Missouri, St. Louis “The writing style is interesting, clear, and engaging... This textbook clearly addresses inclusive practices for all students... [and] presents a modern introduction of special education that is respectful of individuals with disabilities.” – Karen Potter, New Mexico State University “The case studies overall were outstanding as were the very thorough definitional sections that covered characteristics and etiology of specific disabilities.” – Cathy Thomas, University of Missouri

• The Purposes, People, and Law of Special EducationDisability and Cultural JusticeToday’s Families and Their Partnerships with ProfessionalsEnsuring Educational ProgressSchool-wide Systems of SupportsCross-cutting Instructional ApproachesStudents with Learning DisabilitiesStudents with Speech and Language DisordersStudents with Emotional or Behavioral DisordersStudents with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderStudents with Intellectual DisabilityStudents with AutismStudents with Multiple Disabilities and Traumatic Brain InjuryStudents with Physical Disabilities and Other Health ImpairmentsStudents with Hearing ImpairmentsStudents with Visual ImpairmentsStudents Who Are Gifted and Talented