The book briefly describes several hundred instructional methods from the Special Education Resources Location Analysis and Retrieval System (SER-LARS), which are intended for use in developing and carrying out individualized programs for handicapped children. Each teaching method includes an accession number; title; author; source; teacher tasks; and instructional materials, media, or hardware necessary to use the method. The index (found in Volume 1) is divided into general subject areas, under which are listed specific skills pertaining to that subject area. Listed under each skill are the accession numbers of the specific teaching methods that are relevant. General subject areas include auditory, visual, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, higher level cognitive functions, affective, reading, phonics, comprehension, structural analysis, vocabulary, literature, English grammar and composition, handwriting, spelling, speech and language development, study skills, numeration, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percent, geometry, money, time, measurement, social studies, science, gross motor, fine motor, adaptive physical education, recreation and playground activities, toileting, feeding and eating, drinking, grooming, hygiene, clothing care, safety, dressing, provocational, vocational, daily living skills, fine arts, music, self-knowledge, and social interaction. (DLS)