| A Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments Contributor(s): Laventure, Susan (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0891288929 ISBN-13: 9780891288923 Publisher: American Printing House for the Blind OUR PRICE: $45.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Physical Disabilities - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs |
| Dewey: 371.911 |
| LCCN: 2006102495 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 7" W x 10" (1.58 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This handbook for parents, family members and caregivers of children with visual impairments explains special education services that these children are likely to need and to which they are entitled--and how to ensure that they receive them. Edited and written by experienced parents and professionals, this helpful and easy to use resource addresses the effect of visual impairment on a child's ability to learn and the services and educational programming that are essential for them to get the best education possible. Chapters address early intervention, assessment, different types of services, IEPs, accommodations and adaptations, different types of placements, children with other disabilities in addition to visual impairment, and negotiation and advocacy. |