MED 420 - Exceptional Children

Taught by Mrs. Sylvia Bright

Please note:Some reading assignments are available only in the library; as many as possible are available here also.

1

Public Law 94-142 (S. 6); Nov. 29, 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

An overview of the 1997 bill to provide a broad understanding of some of the changes in IDEA'97.

2

Public Law 101-336. Text: Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990.

3

Disability Resources on the Internet and "Gifted" : Chapter 3 in Kirk Text 6th ed.

4

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder National Institute of Mental Health publication.

National Institute of Mental Health -- Autism ; another copy here

Additional information: An interview with Temple Grandin on the Jane Pauley show.
Autism caregiver information.

5

Teaching Writing Skills to Students with Disabilities ERIC document.

Copis also available at the circulation desk.

6

Disability Resources on the Internet

Additional resources from ERIC Council for Exceptional Children Information Center on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

7

Resources for Varying Exceptionalities Teachers

Master of Education in Varying Exceptionalities program requirements at UCF

8

Health and disability related terms

Special School District Key Special Education and Disability-Related Terms

Search the Disabilities Dictionary

Glossary of Disability-Related Terms

9

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System

10

Family Violence and People with a Mental Handicap

11

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Dictionary of Special Education Terms and Acronyms
ParentPals.com Special Education Dictionary

Dictionary of Terms Used in Special Education

12

Special Child An online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs                                       Feb 2009