Contemporary readings in special education
Richard M. Gargiulo, Emily C. Bouck
Contemporary readings in special education
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Introduction to Exceptionality
by Richard M. Gargiulo, Emily C. Bouck
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Special education isn't just about books and rules—it's about real kids with amazing stories and unique talents. This book opens the door to their world, showing how teachers and families work together to make learning possible and exciting. Understanding these stories changes everything about how we see school and kindness.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive textbook provides an accessible introduction to special education, focusing on the experiences of exceptional children and their families in the United States. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in education and social understanding, it combines research-based knowledge with personal stories to foster empathy and awareness. Parents should know it is an educational resource designed to promote understanding of diverse learning needs.
Why we rated Contemporary readings in special education 11LE
Contemporary readings in special education is written at a Level 6 reading level across 211 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Contemporary readings in special education works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Contemporary readings in special education as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Contemporary readings in special education explores special education, exceptional children, family, education, and social understanding — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about special education, exceptional children, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0840365861
- Pages
- 211
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Nonfiction