Full Description
For students taking courses in early childhood special education.
A practical, activity-based approach to early childhood special education built on a foundation of theory and research.
This comprehensive text on early childhood special education emphasises a developmental focus over a disability focus. The authors believe that children are more alike than different in their developmental processes and avoids the negative impact of labeling children with disability categorical names. The authors have produced a book that offers educators a practical and effective guide to finding learning opportunities within daily curriculum activities and routine. The current edition maintains the focus on inclusive, family-centred, real-world approaches that are also theoretically based. The text also provides ample detail related to specific intervention strategies that enhance teachers' ability to work with young children with special needs and their families. Readable and practical, the illustrations of techniques and strategies throughout make this text a valuable resource long after students leave their formal education.
Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Educating Young Children with Special Needs: The Challenge
Viewing the Child with Special Needs as a Child First
Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs in Community-Based Settings
Philosophy of This Text
Early Childhood Special Education: An Evolving Field
Pioneering Influences
Casa dei Bambini
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Recognition of the Role of Early Experiences
Project Head Start: A Breakthrough
Doubts
Impact of Early Intervention
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities
Relationship-Focused Models of Early Intervention
Changing Policies: The Enabling Impact of Public Pressure and Legislation
Development of Professional Groups
The Power of Private Citizens
The First Chance Program
Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
Public Law 99-457: The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986
Public Law 101-476: The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990
Public Law 102-119: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1991
Public Law 105-17: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997
Public Law 108-446: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
Public Law 101-336: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Evolving Trends in Early Childhood Special Education
Family-Centered Services
Community-Based Inclusive Services
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Culturally Responsive Practices
Coordinated, Comprehensive Services
Evidence-Based Practices
Routines-Based or Embedded Interventions
Standards-Based Curriculum
Child Outcomes
Recognition and Response
Building on Recommended Practices
Collaboration Between Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Professionals
A Cautionary Note
Service Delivery
Child-Focused Approaches
Caregiver-Focused Approaches
Services for Infants and Toddlers
Services for Preschoolers
Meeting Young Children's Needs in Inclusive Settings
Unique Challenges Involved in Supporting Early Childhood Inclusion
Redefining the Role of the Early Childhood Special Educator
The Case for Specific Training Related to Inclusion Support
Summary
Discussion Topics and Activities
Chapter2: In Partnership with Families
A Personal Perspective on Raising a Child with Developmental Challenges
Emotional Supports for Families with Children Who Have Special Needs
Basic Needs
Failure to Consider Basic Needs
The Need for Emotional Support
Parental Reactions; Dealing with Grief and Other Feeling States
Shock, Disbelief, and Denial
Anger and Resentment
Bargaining
Depression and Discouragement
Adaptation and Adjustment
A Father's Perspective
Transitions
The Family as a System
Extended Family and Sibling Needs and Reactions
Siblings
Parents as Team Members
Family Outcomes
Options for Family Involvement
A Continuum
What Fathe
