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Implications of Evidence-Based Practices for Personnel Preparation Development in Early Childhood Intervention
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Dunst, Carl J. – Infants and Young Children, 2009
The article includes a practical definition of evidence-based practices, examples of different types of practice-based research syntheses, 3 models for conceptualizing evidence-based early childhood intervention, and a description of the implications of the definition, syntheses, and models of early childhood intervention for personnel…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Research
Early Intervention Service Coordination Models and Service Coordinator Practices
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Dunst, Carl J.; Bruder, Mary Beth – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
The relationship between three different service coordinator models (dedicated and independent, dedicated but not independent, and blended) and the use of nine different service coordinator practices was examined in a study of families of infants and toddlers enrolled in the IDEA Part C early intervention program. Results showed that service…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Models, Coordinators, Family (Sociological Unit)
Rethinking Early Intervention.
Dunst, Carl J. – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1985
A model of early intervention that focuses on Proactive Empowerment through Partnerships (PEP) is described. The manner in which the PEP principles and social systems notions are operationalized at the programmatic level is also described. Data are presented to validate and evaluate the social systems perspective of early intervention. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Infants, Intervention, Models
"Advancing the Agenda of Service Coordination." Author Reply
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Dunst, Carl J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
Reply by the current author to the comments made by R. A. McWilliam, R. N. Roberts and Andy Gomm on the original article. All three commentaries are addressing a common theme that service coordination is not receiving the attention it deserves by state and local early intervention systems and programs. The responses contain a number of key points…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Integrated Services, Agency Cooperation, Models
Communication Intervention in Natural Learning Environments: Guidelines for Practice.
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Roper, Nicole; Dunst, Carl J. – Infants and Young Children, 2003
A three-dimensional framework for defining different aspects of natural learning environments is used to organize and describe natural communication intervention practices. Seven applicable communication intervention methods and strategies easily implemented in natural environments by speech therapists are described, as are reflective procedures.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Contrasting Approaches to Natural Learning Environment Interventions.
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Dunst, Carl J.; Trivette, Carol M.; Humphries, Tracy; Raab, Melinda; Roper, Nicole – Infants and Young Children, 2001
A three-dimensional model is used to compare various approaches to natural environment interventions. The model distinguishes between practices that are contextually or noncontextually based, adult or child directed, and practitioner or nonpractitioner implemented. One approach (practitioner implemented, adult directed) has increasingly been…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Intervention