Teaching Individuals with Physical or Multiple Disabilities
by Sherwood Best, Kathryn Heller, June Bigge
This text provides a structured introduction to teaching individuals with physical or multiple disabilities. It addresses legal requirements, curricular access, assistive technology, communication, collaboration, specialized skills, transition planning, and core academic instruction, while offering discussion questions, case studies, references, and online resources for study and course design.
About This Book
This text examines teaching students with physical or multiple disabilities and health impairments across self-contained, inclusive, hospital, and home settings.
It covers key definitions, legal requirements, curricular accommodations, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, specialized essential skill areas, and core academic curriculum.
Emphasis is placed on collaboration among teachers, service professionals, families, and other specialists, with attention to their differing roles in educational settings.
Chapter features include summaries, conclusions, references, discussion questions, case-study applications, and online resources for assignments, research, and independent study.
Updated coverage addresses federal legislation, curriculum planning, transition content, self-determination, technology-supported accessibility, and functional academic skills.
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