Introduction to Special Education: Teaching in the Age of Opportunity, IDEA 2004 Update Edition by Deborah Deutsch SmithThe Fifth Edition returns to its roots with a strong orientation toward practical material, methods and topics, continuing its commitment to presenting the voices of people with disabilities and their perspectives throughout the book, and clear and concise discussion of the nature and characteristics of exceptional students. It provides a problem solving approach by presenting current special education dilemmas and challenging students to think about