Pathways for Exceptional Children: School, Home, and Culture

by Paul S. Kaplan

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This text takes an ecological, whole-environment approach toward teaching children with all aspects of exceptionality in order to optimize their development. A thorough text with coverage of gifted children, children at risk, and exceptional minority children and the special risks that affect them. The text uses research to challenge myths and stereotypes surrounding exceptional children, and asks students to discuss issues by placing themselves in the position of parents and teachers of show more exceptional children. Suggestions for teaching and helping families are offered, and family interaction is stressed. show less

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Paul S. Kaplan is a professor of psychology at Suffolk County Community College and also teaches at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

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DDC/MDS
371.90973Society, government, & cultureEducationSchools and their activities; special educationEducation of special classesBiography; History By PlaceNorth America
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LC3981 .K36EducationSpecial aspects of educationSpecial aspects of educationEducation of special classes of personsExceptional children and youth. Special

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