Outline the history of special education in the United States

1. On pages 689 and 690 of Chapter 20 there is a list of several specific learning disabilities.  Please select and describe three of these learning disabilities.  2. What will be some personal or professional challenges you anticipate when working with children or      adolescents with disabilities?  3. Please list and describe at least one local resource for children or teens with the following disabilities. Include the address and phone number and services provided by these agencies: a. autism b. deafc. blindd. developmentally delayed

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Chapter Objectives

•       Outline the history of special education in the United States

•       Explain the categories of disabilities

•       Discuss the procedures for IDEA and Section 504 in the schools

•       Describe some counseling strategies for children with special needs

•       Talk about working with the families of children with disabilities

The Situation

•       Children with disabilities are different from the norm

•       Their problem is just as much society’s perception as the limitation of the child

•       Counseling is only partially about the special need

•       It is more about dealing with society’s reaction to it and the effects of those reactions on the child

•       They are often treated poorly both at school and at home