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McLean, Mary, Ed.; Banerjee, Rashida, Ed.; Squires, Jane, Ed.; Hebbeler, Kathleen, Ed. – Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2020
The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to families and professionals about the most effective ways to improve learning outcomes and promote development of young children, birth through age 5, who have, or are at-risk for, developmental delays or disabilities. "Assessment: Recommended Practices for Young Children and Families" is…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, At Risk Persons, Developmental Delays, Developmental Disabilities
Shelden, M'Lisa L.; Rush, Dathan D. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2013
Early childhood professionals: looking for an effective way to ensure coordinated, family-centered services for young children and families? Discover the why and how of the primary service provider (PSP) approach to teaming, the widely used, evidence-based model that more and more states are adopting to strengthen care and services and improve…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Teamwork, Individualized Family Service Plans
Ensher, Gail L.; Clark, David A. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2011
Strong working relationships with diverse families and children are the foundation of successful early intervention. Discover fresh, practical ways to build these relationships in this essential guidebook, every professional's blueprint for working with children and families within the specific context of their culture, family structure, and risk…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Early Intervention, Homeless People, Child Abuse
Ross, Ruth Herron; Roberts-Pacchione, Beth – Corwin, 2011
Research shows that a child's social and behavioral skills affect the development of cognitive and physical abilities. Set students on a path to success and have fun doing it with this activity-packed second edition of "Wanna Play". The authors provide hundreds of activities that help children learn how to behave appropriately and make friends.…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention, Interpersonal Relationship
Rous, Beth S., Ed.D; Hallam, Rena A. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2006
For young children with and without disabilities, positive outcomes depend on smooth, effective transitions between and within early intervention programs, preschool programs, and public school programs. Now there is a how-to guide that helps professionals across programs work together to make these transitions happen. Coauthored by top expert…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, School Readiness, Young Children, Preschool Education
Rosenkoetter, Sharon E.; And Others – 1994
This volume presents a comprehensive plan for transition of children with special needs and their families between infant or early intervention services and preschool services, and between preschool services and kindergarten. It aims to help in bridging these services to minimize the stress and increase the promise of early childhood transitions.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Soriano, Victoria, Ed. – 1998
This study describes how European countries deal with the issues and practicalities surrounding early intervention services. The current situation in relation to early intervention is examined in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England and Wales, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Holland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Iceland,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Noonan, Mary Jo; McCormick, Linda – 1993
This guide provides precise, detailed descriptions of empirically validated best practices to promote learning in infants and young children with disabilities. It is designed to be a practical and comprehensive, easy-to-read introductory methods text that addresses the fundamental issues associated with implementing the legislative mandates of the…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation
Richard, Gail J.; Hoge, Debra Reichert – 1999
Designed for practicing speech-language pathologists, this book discusses different syndrome disabilities, pertinent speech-language characteristics, and goals and strategies to begin intervention efforts at a preschool level. Chapters address: (1) Angelman syndrome; (2) Asperger syndrome; (3) Down syndrome; (4) fetal alcohol syndrome; (5) fetal…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Modification
Wilson, Ruth A. – 1998
Designed for early years' teachers and trainee teachers, this volume adopts a holistic approach and focuses on the child with special educational needs as an active learner, rather than on how to cope with a disability. It emphasizes that young children with special needs can be very active learners when provided with environments that encourage…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Development, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Richard, Gail J.; Hoge, Debra Reichert – 2000
Designed for practicing speech-language pathologists, this book discusses different lesser-known syndrome disabilities, pertinent speech-language characteristics, and goals and strategies to begin intervention efforts at a preschool level. Chapters address: (1) Apert syndrome; (2) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; (3) CHARGE syndrome; (4) Cri-du-Chat…
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Stayton, Vicki D., Ed.; Miller, Patricia S., Ed.; Dinnebeil, Laurie A., Ed. – 2003
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has developed recommended practices for the ECSE field in the area of personnel preparation. This book provides guidance to higher education faculty and professional development specialists on how these recommended practices can be implemented in preservice and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Arena, John – 2001
This handbook for regular and special education teachers, diagnosticians, administrators, parents, and others involved in the development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, focuses on both the intent and spirit of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Chapters cover the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Cognitive Style, Confidentiality, Disabilities
Haring, Norris G., Ed.; Romer, Lyle T., Ed. – 1995
This collection of 18 papers focuses on the inclusion of students who are deaf-blind in regular classrooms. Papers include: (1) "Inclusion of Students Who Are Deaf-Blind: What Does the Future Hold?" (Lori Goetz); (2) "A History of Federal Support for Students with Deaf-Blindness" (R. Paul Thompson and Charles W. Freeman); (3)…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Community Involvement