History of special education

• Other Authors: Rotatori, Anthony F., Obiakor, Festus E., Bakken, Jeffrey P.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2011.
• Series: Advances in special education ; v. 21.
• Subjects: Education > Special Education > General.; Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs.; Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties needs.; Special education.

This volume will examine the history of special education by categorical areas (e.g., Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autistic Spectrum Disorders). Each categorical area chapter will include an examination of: changing definitions, early pioneers in the field, major contributors and their...