
Educating Exceptional Needs Youngsters. A Resource For Educators, Parents, And Healthcare Practitioners: Counseling Ramifications
By Ibrahim Nugwa AbdulrazakLength5h 50m
About this audiobook
Educating Exceptional Needs Youngsters is a comprehensive guide designed to support educators, parents, and healthcare professionals in addressing the multifaceted needs of children with special education requirements. The book covers a wide array of topics that span early childhood education, guidance and counseling, technology integration, rehabilitation, and specialized training, offering practical strategies and theoretical insights for effective support and intervention.
In Section One, the book delves into the philosophy and goals of early childhood education for children with special needs, emphasizing early detection and collaboration between parents and professionals. It provides detailed frameworks for evaluating and assessing children, as well as suggestions for home-based and center-based programs tailored to diverse educational needs.
Section Two focuses on guidance and counseling, outlining essential strategies for addressing the emotional, psychological, vocational, and social needs of children with special needs. It highlights the critical role of counseling for both children and their families, providing insight into effective communication, adjustment, and reality counseling, as well as the importance of family involvement.
Section Three explores the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a vital tool for supporting children with hearing and visual impairments. This section emphasizes the role of ICT in enhancing educational experiences and social interaction, while also discussing the prerequisites for successful implementation.
In Section Four, the book addresses rehabilitation, distinguishing between rehabilitation and habituation, and outlining different forms of rehabilitation, such as educational, vocational, and medical. It provides guidance on establishing rehabilitation settings and understanding the stages of medical and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Section Five covers the development of independent living skills and basic work skills for individuals with special needs. The section outlines various training techniques in self-help, communication, socialization, and vocational skills, with a focus on enabling individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Sections Six, Seven, and Eight provide practical insights into diagnostic and remedial strategies for subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing. These sections tackle the challenges children with learning disabilities face, offering targeted interventions and strategies for overcoming barriers in academic performance.
Section Nine delves into language and speech disorders, providing a thorough understanding of various speech and language impairments, including dysarthria, aphasia, and dysphonia. It discusses the assessment tools available for speech therapy and offers treatment options for children with these challenges.
Finally, Section Ten examines disorders of learning, detailing specific learning disabilities and the strategies educators can employ to address them. This section also includes a discussion on specific reading problems and provides practical approaches to help children overcome learning difficulties.
Overall, Educating Exceptional Needs Youngsters serves as an invaluable resource for all those involved in the education and care of children with special needs, combining theoretical foundations with practical advice to promote their development and well-being.
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning, Psychology
Length5 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SECTION ONE:
2EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
3The Philosophy of Pre-primary (Kindergarten) and Primary (Elementary) Education
4Nature, Purpose and Types of Early Child Education.
5Purpose of Early Child Education
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6Early Detection and Identification of Children with Special Education Needs
7Identification
8Working With Parents (Counseling) On Continuing Work Done In School At Home
9A productive parent professional relationship provides professionals with:
10The productive parent professional relationship provides the parents with the followings:
11And of most importance, a productive parent professional relationship provides the child with:
12Evaluation and Assessment of Child
13Referrals:
14Collaboration:
15Educational Needs of Pre School Children with Special Needs
16a. Home Based Programs:
17b. Centre Based Programmes:
18c. Combine Home Centre Programs:
19SECTION TWO:
20GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
21Introduction
22The Goals or Objectives of Guidance and Counseling for Special Needs Persons
23Scope of Counseling and Guidance
241. Educational
252. Vocational
263. Social
274. Psychological
28Guidance Needs of Learners with Special Needs
29Clues on How to Counsel Special Need Persons or Students
30Qualities of A Good Counsellor to Special Needs Persons
31Counseling the Special Needs Persons through Parents, Relatives, Friends and School Staff
32Counseling Needs Of Families with Special Needs Learners
33The Counseling Needs
34a. Information counseling:
35b. Adjustment Counseling
36c. Reality Counseling
37d. Taking away the mental pain
38e. . Community Involvement
39SECTION THREE:
40INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FOR LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
41What is Information Technology?
42Information:
43Computer
44History of computer technology
45First Generation of Computer (1940s-1950s)
46Second Generation of Computer (1950s-1960s)
47Third Generation of Computer (1960s-1970s)
48Fourth Generation of Computer (1970s-1980s)
49Fifth Generation of Computer (1980s-1990s)
50The Role of Information and Communication Technology