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Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; McWilliam, R. A.; Darkes, Lynette Aytch; Hebbeler, Kathy; Simeonsson, Rune J.; Wagner, Mary; Spiker, Donna – Exceptional Children, 1998
Suggests eight questions that can serve as a framework for determining the extent to which early intervention has accomplished the goals inherent in a family-centered approach. Conceptual issues and methodological considerations associated with documenting these outcomes are presented and recommendations regarding implementation and future…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Involvement, Family Needs

Spiker, Donna; Hebbeler, Kathleen; Wagner, Mary; Cameto, Renee; McKenna, Patti – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2000
Information about the early intervention service systems in 20 states was gathered and organized into dimensions of a framework for describing early intervention systems at the state and local levels. Results indicate considerable variation exists on eligibility criteria, agencies involved in early intervention, and models of intake and service…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education

Wagner, Mary; Spiker, Donna; Linn, Margaret Inman – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2002
A multi-site, randomized evaluation of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program with 665 families found the effects of the program on parenting and child development outcomes were generally small. More consistent positive effects were noted for very low-income parents and their children relative to more moderate-income parents. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Intervention, High Risk Students, Infants