Notes the importance of play to the development of special needs children. Discusses ways a teacher can manipulate classroom learning centers for the benefit of those with disabilities, particularly visually impaired, hearing impaired, orthopedically impaired, mentally disabled, and those with behavior problems. (HTH)

This introductory text on special education combines principles and values with classroom techniques, uses real people in real schools to illustrate principles and techniques, and advocates the inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of schooling with the provision of supplementary supports and services. Three introductory chapters…