Gives readers a non-categorical, characteristics focus on high-prevalence disorders affecting school learners today, and low incidence conditions that may manifest in the milder range. KEY TOPICS: Special education, inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning, mild disabilities, moderate disabilities, categorical approaches, non-categorical approaches, mild intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional-behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learner characteristics, cognition and perception, language, academic learning, social emotional development MARKET Written for students taking specialized courses in special education program and prepares teachers for teaching inclusive, non-categorical practice.