Ann P. Turnbull

Karrie A. Shogren

Elizabeth J. Erwin

Leslie C. Soodak

The best-known authors in the field of family and professional collaboration, this practical text instructs teachers, education professionals, and families on how to empower, collaborate, and advocate for children with special needs and how everyone involved can form lasting partnerships for the betterment of the children they live for and serve. The book has always been strong in its depiction of family systems theory, the history and current status of policy, and the principles of partnership and their application by teachers and other professionals, as well as the plethora of practical advice given to help educators find true ways to apply these principles on the job. The inclusion of authentic stories and genuine depictions of special needs people and their families only deepens the authenticity and richness of the narrative, and adds a unique and touching human element to the subject at hand. Backed by the most recent research and evidence-based practices, the authors have brought all citations and references in this edition up to date (2009). This new edition features: more families and their unique stories, including a Marine Corps family, and a single-parent family; more coverage of secondary students, and an overall broader range of disabilities; more cultural diversity and examples of families from different ethnic backgrounds; and the book now portrays a family's entire lifespan.

Positive Outcomes Through Partnerships and Trust

Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality

"Days of joy, years of struggle... Parents speak of the conflicts and frustrations they have encountered with experts in spite of the professional status they themselves hold. Their powerfully written stories will provide valuable insight to a wide range of readers" -- Front cover.

Growing with a Handicapped Child

Parents Speak Out

This best-selling volume is widely recognized for its innovation and accessibility: it equips the reader with principles, values, and practices that support teaching the majority of students with disabilities within the scope of general education programs.

Special Education in Today's Schools

Exceptional Lives

H. Rutherford Turnbull

Parents relate their experiences, offer criticism, and make suggestions on how to improve treatment of autistic and mentally retarded children

Views from the Other Side of the Two-way Mirror

Michael L. Wehmeyer

Through real-life stories of children and their families, Exceptional Lives provides teachers with a comprehensive experience in special education. Long noted for their focus on inclusion, families, and partnerships, the authors present a realistic look at the workings of special education as future teachers, both general and special educators, will need to know it. Focused on real students with special needs, this book offers strategies and interventions based upon 5 core values: envisioning high expectations, enhancing positive contributions, building on strengths, acting on choices, expanding relationships, and ensuring full citizenship. General K-12 Inservice Teachers and Special Educators.

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