Education of Exceptional Children Preface this text is a response to the

Preface this text is a response to the requests made by my students and colleagues who are working in the field of special education. It was they who otivated me through constant persuasion to undertake this venture. I first got terested in this field in 196870 while in the usa, doing my doctoral work with retardates at indiana university, and teaching courses in special education at the commonwealth university in virginia. Upon returning to my country, I got involved in the planning of. Special education, curriculum development in special education, research and extension activities, and was associated with various departments of special education, national institutes. Ese included the rehabilitation council, the ncert and selected ngos in the field. I also guided several students for doctoral research in special education. This book is intended for all those interested in special education, specially cher trainees, at the diploma, red., m.Ed. Or certificate level. It is the first prehensive attempt in this field. I am indebted to my daughter sabita, a d. In preschool education from the faculty of home science, who specialised e education of exceptional children for her assistance in writing this book.