17595. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: AN INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION BY WILLIAM L. HEWARD. This paper provides a critical review and analysis of this special education textbook. The analysis provides background on the author, describes the central features of the textbook and considers the scope, breadth and depth of the text. Concludes that while the text provides a good overview of special education for the entry level student, it lacks the type of specific detail sought by more advanced students or professionals. KEYWORDS: book review college text special education. Written 2005. APA Style. 12 pages, 18 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources. 2,748 words.