Teaching special children
Norris G. Haring, Richard L. Schiefelbusch
Teaching special children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Norris G. Haring, Richard L. Schiefelbusch
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: teaching special children isn't just about lessons and rules—it's about discovering unique ways to help every child shine in their own way. Imagine unlocking hidden talents and learning how to make school a place where everyone belongs, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive look at educational strategies tailored for children with disabilities, emphasizing individualized instruction and behavioral assessment. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it introduces concepts in a clear, accessible way, promoting understanding and inclusion. Parents should note it covers specialized teaching methods and educational theory without graphic content.
Why we rated Teaching special children 12LT
Teaching special children is written at a Level 8 reading level across 417 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teaching special children works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Teaching special children as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Teaching special children explores disability representation, education, and family — 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 disability representation, education, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0070264309
- Pages
- 417
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Companies
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Nonfiction