InfoGuides: Special Education: Find Books

Tips for finding books

Book catalogs often try to categorize books about the same topic with consistent vocabulary. This vocabulary is known as Subject Headings, and can be used to locate books on various topics.

For special education, common subject headings include, but are not limited to:

Autism spectrum disorders
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Children with disabilities -- Education
Developmentally disabled children
Mainstreaming in education
Special Education

If you prefer to browse the shelves for books, look for items in the call number range LC3950 - LC 5160.3.

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