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Databases
Journals
BU has digital access to approximately 35,000 current journals. Additionally, BU has print subscriptions to about 10,000 journals.
To determine if we have a journal available electronically, search the eJournal Locator. To find out if we have a print copy of a journal, search the Library's Catalog. Both of these search tools may be found on the top page of the Library's Website.
The best way to find journal articles on a particular topic or by a particular author is to search appropriate databases. The primary databases in Education are listed on, and accessible from, the Education eResources Guide.Selected e-journals subscriptions in Special Education:
Annals of Dyslexia 1998+
Brain and Development 1995+
British Journal of Learning Disabilities 2000+
British Journal of Special Education 2003+
California Special Education Alert 1995+
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Cognitive Development 1995+
Developmental Psychology 1969+
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities 2003+
Exceptional Children 1988+
Exceptional Parent 1989+
Exceptionality 1993+
Focus on Exceptional Children 1996+
Information Technology and Disabilities 1994+
International Journal of Disability Development and Education 1999+
International Journal of Special Education 2001+
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 2000+
Journal of Disability Policy Studies 2000+
Journal of Learning Disabilities 1975+
Journal of Special Education 1975+
Journal of Special Education Technology 1996+
Journal of the International Association of Special Education 2006+
Learning and Individual Differences 1995+
Learning Disabilities Research and Practice 2001+
Learning Disability Practice 2003+
Learning Disability Quarterly 1996+
Remedial and Special Education 1993+
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities 2002+
Research in Developmental Disabilities 1995+
Rural Special Education Quarterly 2004+
Special Education Law Monthly 1998+
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Special Education Report 2002+
Teacher Education and Special Education 1998+
Teaching Exceptional Children 1998+
Books
Subject Search: Special education -- Curricula -- United States
Subject Search: Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States
Subject Search: Children with disabilities -- Education -- Law and legislation -- United States
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766 Regulations Mugar Reference X LC 3982 M3 1991
Accessing the General Curriculum: Including Students with Disabilities in Standards-Based Reform Education Reserve LC 3981 N65 2005
Advances in Special Education 1980+ Mugar LC3950.A36
Believe in My Child With Special Needs!: Helping Children Achieve Their Potential in Schools Education: LC 4031 F36 2005
Consultation, Collaboration, and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs Education LC 4031 D47 2005
Critical Reflections About Students With Special Needs: Stories From the Classroom Education LC 4015 C66 2006
Current Perspectives in Special Education Administration Mugar LC 3950 A36 v.17 (2007)
Differentiating Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms: The Special Educator's Guide Education LC 4019 H32 2005
Directory for Exceptional Children Education Reference X LC 4007 F54 Bi-annual Updates Latest edition 2007/2008 16th edition
Dyslexia in Practice : A Guide for Teachers Mugar LC 4710 G7 D94 2000
Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities Mugar LC 4704.5 T86 2006
Encyclopedia of Special Education Education Reference X LC 4007 E53 2007
Engaging Autism : Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate and Think Mugar RJ 506 A9 G74 2006
Guide to 85 Tests for Special Education Education Reference X LB 1131 C5416 1990
Guide to Chapter 766 Regulation Changes Mugar Reference X LC 3982 M33 1991
Handbook of Learning Disabilities Mugar LC 4704 H364 2003
Including Children with Special Needs: A Handbook for Educators and Parents Education Reference LC 3981 I62 2005
Individuals with Disabilities Education Law Report 1992+ Law Looseleaf KF 4210 A6 E38
Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference Education LC 3981 S56 2007
Learning Disabilities : a Practical Approach to Foundations, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Teaching Education LC 4705 P49 2006
New Directions in Special Education: Eliminating Ableism in Policy and Practice Mugar LC 3981 H44 2005
Special Education Education Reference LB 1772.M4 S33 2005
Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals Education LC 3981 F75 2006
Special Education for a New Century Mugar LC 3965 S645 2005
Special Education Law Law Annex KF 4210 G84 2007
Special Educator's Book of Lists Education Reference X LC 3965 P54 2003
Twice-exceptional Dilemma Education LC3993.9 .T98 2006
Websites
Disability Information and Resources
Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools
National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
Regional Resource and Federal Centers Network
What Teachers Can Do About Learning Disabilities
Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children
Federation for Children with Special Needs
National Association for Gifted Children
National Down Syndrome Society
TASH: Disability Advocacy Worldwide