LibGuides: SE-7500 v1: Lesson 1 Resources

Lesson 1 Resources

Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals

Friend, M. (2018). Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals (5th edition). Pearson Education Inc.

Read pp. 196-206. This chapter provides a historical look at the identification and treatment of children with emotional disturbances.

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An Introduction to Special Education

Hallahan, D., Kauffman, J., and Pullen. P. (2022). Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education (15th Edition).

Read pp. 175-194. This section will introduce you to the debate surrounding terminology and the categories of EBD.

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MENTAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AMONG CHILDREN
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Bitsko R.H., Claussen, A.H., Lichstein J, (2013-2019). Mental Health Surveillance Among Children — the United States. MMWR Suppl 2022;71(Suppl-2):1–42. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.su7102a1

This report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) outlines the prevalence of mental health issues among children. This will enhance your understanding of the categories and prevalence of mental health issues.