This booklet reviews the literature and offers practical suggestions for dealing with exceptional children who are, or are suspected of being, abused and neglected. It describes what is known about child abuse in general and then as it specifically relates to children with disabilities. It examines factors associated with abuse and outlines implications for practitioners and implications for program development and administration. It also offers strategies to assist educators in combating abuse in their schools. The booklet concludes with a list of 85 references and 40 resource organizations. (JDD)