A Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780891288923)

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.

Author: Susan Laventure
ISBN-10: 0891288929
ISBN-13: 9780891288923
Publisher: American Printing House for the Blind
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2007
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.85d