The present book is an introduction to education of exceptional children. It incorporates modern trends and practice in the identification, assessment, placement and education of children with special need - hearing impaired, visually, impaired, mentally retarded, learning disabled, emotianally disturbed, socially disadavantaged and gifted childern and the role of the regular teacher in meeting their sepcial needs and managing them in the integrated settings. Special chapters are also devoted for a discussion on integrated education and special education with reference to NPE (1986/1992).