The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education /
Allen, K. Eileen,
The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education / K. Eileen Allen and Glynnis E. Cowdery. - 9th edition. - xxiii, 666 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1. Early intervention and public policy -- An inclusive approach to early education -- Federal legislation: early intervention and prevention -- Inclusive programs for young children -- Section 1 wrap-up. Early intervention and public policy -- Section 2. Likeness and differences among children -- Normal and exceptional development -- Developmental disabilities: causes and classifications -- Sensory impairments: hearing and vision -- Physical disabilities and health problems -- Learning and behavior disorders -- Section 2 wrap-up. Likeness and differences among children -- Section 3. Planning for inclusion -- Partnership with families -- Assessment and the IFSP/IEP process -- Characteristics of effective teachers in inclusive programs -- Section 3 wrap-up. Planning for inclusion -- Section 4. Implementing inclusive early childhood programs -- The developmental-behavioral approach -- Arranging the learning environment -- Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills -- Facilitating cognitive learning -- Managing challenging behaviors -- Planning transitions to support inclusion -- Section 4 wrap-up. Implementing inclusive early childhood programs.
"Today's most comprehensive, applied text on early childhood special education, this edition, with an appealing new design, defines inclusion and early childhood disabilities and explains the latest federal legislation. You examine applications and strategies for early childhood inclusion, from effective teaching and managing problematic behavior to working with linguistically and culturally diverse children and families. You also learn to involve parents and caregivers while encouraging independence and self-care in children. Current research, video cases, digital downloads and first-hand accounts support a developmental behavioral approach as you discover how to work with and optimize learning for diverse groups that include children with significant challenges." -- provided by publisher
9780357630693
Children with disabilities--United States.--Education (Preschool)
Early childhood education--United States.
Mainstreaming in education--United States.
Children with disabilities--United States.--Development
Special education--United States.
Inclusive education--United States.
LC4019.2 / .A42 2022
371.9 / Al531e
The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education / K. Eileen Allen and Glynnis E. Cowdery. - 9th edition. - xxiii, 666 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1. Early intervention and public policy -- An inclusive approach to early education -- Federal legislation: early intervention and prevention -- Inclusive programs for young children -- Section 1 wrap-up. Early intervention and public policy -- Section 2. Likeness and differences among children -- Normal and exceptional development -- Developmental disabilities: causes and classifications -- Sensory impairments: hearing and vision -- Physical disabilities and health problems -- Learning and behavior disorders -- Section 2 wrap-up. Likeness and differences among children -- Section 3. Planning for inclusion -- Partnership with families -- Assessment and the IFSP/IEP process -- Characteristics of effective teachers in inclusive programs -- Section 3 wrap-up. Planning for inclusion -- Section 4. Implementing inclusive early childhood programs -- The developmental-behavioral approach -- Arranging the learning environment -- Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills -- Facilitating cognitive learning -- Managing challenging behaviors -- Planning transitions to support inclusion -- Section 4 wrap-up. Implementing inclusive early childhood programs.
"Today's most comprehensive, applied text on early childhood special education, this edition, with an appealing new design, defines inclusion and early childhood disabilities and explains the latest federal legislation. You examine applications and strategies for early childhood inclusion, from effective teaching and managing problematic behavior to working with linguistically and culturally diverse children and families. You also learn to involve parents and caregivers while encouraging independence and self-care in children. Current research, video cases, digital downloads and first-hand accounts support a developmental behavioral approach as you discover how to work with and optimize learning for diverse groups that include children with significant challenges." -- provided by publisher
9780357630693
Children with disabilities--United States.--Education (Preschool)
Early childhood education--United States.
Mainstreaming in education--United States.
Children with disabilities--United States.--Development
Special education--United States.
Inclusive education--United States.
LC4019.2 / .A42 2022
371.9 / Al531e