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Healthy Development in Young Children: Evidence-Based Interventions for Early Education
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Alfonso, Vincent C., Ed.; DuPaul, George J., Ed. – APA Books, 2020
Every year brings new research studies that aim to describe early childhood development. Despite this boom in research, there has been little useful translation of these studies into clear recommendations for educators and mental health practitioners. This book shows experienced educators and mental health practitioners who work with young…
Descriptors: Child Development, Young Children, Evidence Based Practice, Intervention
Putting the Anatomical Doll Controversy in Perspective: An Examination of the Major Uses and Criticisms of the Dolls in Child Sexual Abuse Evaluations.
Everson, Mark D.; Boat, Barbara W. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
Seven functional uses of anatomical dolls in sexual abuse evaluations of young children are identified: comforter, icebreaker, anatomical model, demonstration aid, memory stimulus, diagnostic screen, and diagnostic test. The relevancy of criticisms is shown to vary greatly by doll use. The continued, informed use of anatomical dolls in sexual…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Techniques, Evaluation Methods
Providing Inservice to School Psychologists on Normal Child Development (Zero to Eight) as a Means of Increasing the Use of Alternative Evaluation Techniques.
Jackson, Thomas C. – 1988
This practicum provides school psychologists (SPs) with information on child development as a means of heightening the SP's awareness of the importance of using alternative assessment strategies with young children. The second aim was to introduce the concept of an ecological assessment by increasing the use of classroom observation,…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Case Studies, Child Development, Classroom Observation Techniques
Addressing School Readiness: Expanding School Psychology in Early Education
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Hojnoski, Robin L.; Missall, Kristen N. – School Psychology Review, 2006
Historically, the school psychologist's work in early education has been restricted primarily to providing services to young children with special education needs. A more contemporary model calls for an expanded role with a focus on school readiness and the provision of services to all young children and their families in a prevention-oriented…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Young Children