Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (July 1, 2022) © 2023

  • David L. Westling Western Carolina University
  • Erik W. Carter Western Carolina University
  • M Alexandra Da Fonte Vanderbilt University
  • Jennifer A. Kurth University of Kansas
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Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities presents thorough coverage of the major issues pertinent to teaching students with severe disabilities in a way that helps you easily understand and apply concepts in your own classrooms. Lauded as a book unparalleled for its level of currency and reality, the authors draw on their own personal experience and a broad array of professional literature to help make even the most complex research findings on severe disabilities understandable and usable in the real world of education today.

The 6th Edition incorporates the expertise of 2 new authors and up-to-date coverage of the latest topics in the field. Focusing on both methodology and curriculum, the authors present concise information that helps you develop an understanding of the strengths and needs of individuals with severe disabilities, current service philosophies and effective instructional practices for teaching these students.

PART ONE: Important Considerations Prior to Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

  1. Students with Severe Disabilities: Descriptions, Characteristics, and Possibilities
  2. Philosophies and Practices for Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities
  3. Collaboration among Educators, Professionals, and Families

PART TWO: General Instructional Procedures

  1. Assessment and Planning for Instruction
  2. Teaching Students to Learn, Generalize, and Maintain Skills
  3. Evaluating Student Progress
  4. Supporting Inclusive Education

PART THREE: Specific Instructional Procedures and Supports

  1. Providing Support for Health and Medical Needs
  2. Assessment and Instruction of Communication Skills
  3. Teaching Personal Care Skills
  4. Teaching Academic Skills
  5. Teaching Home and Community Skills
  6. Fostering Friendships and Recreational Involvement
  7. Providing Behavior Support to Improve Challenging Behavior

PART FOUR: Special Considerations

  1. Using Assistive Technology
  2. Meeting the Needs of Young Children
  3. Transitioning to Adulthood

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