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Building Better Bridges: Perceptions of Transition from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Parents, Early Interventionists, and Preschool Special Educators
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Chang, Ya-Chih; Hunt, Nancy; Dodds, Robin – Infants and Young Children, 2023
Infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages birth to 2 years) and their families receive services under IDEA Part C, and children and youth with disabilities (ages 3-21 years) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B. IDEA mandates the provision of opportunities for parent involvement in early intervention (Part C),…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Infants, Toddlers, Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services for Children with Physical Disability: Parents' Perceptions of Family-Centeredness and Service Satisfaction
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Ziviani, Jenny; Feeney, Rachel B.; Khan, Asad – Infants and Young Children, 2011
Family-centered early childhood services for children with physical disability and their families can afford developmental advantage for children and avert unnecessary stress for families. This study aimed to determine how characteristics of children and families and perceptions of family-centered practice (FCP) relate to satisfaction with early…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Early Intervention, Physical Disabilities, Young Children
Services for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Voices of Parents and Providers.
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Sperry, Laurie A.; Whaley, Kathy T.; Shaw, Evelyn; Brame, Kim – Infants and Young Children, 1999
An analysis of transcripts from focus groups of service providers and parents of children diagnosed with autism found convergence in the areas of collaboration, family support, financial issues, equity, early identification, advocacy, training, and inclusion. Divergent themes included access, home programming, the law, best practice, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Delivery Systems, Family Involvement, Focus Groups
Families with Autism.
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Trepagnier, Cheryl – Infants and Young Children, 1999
This article examines trends in autism in the context of parental problems and decisions. It compares autism in America in the 1960s with autism today, considers the roles of the Autism Society of America, and discusses the experience of parenting with emphasis on the individuality of each person with autism, challenges, and the probability of…
Descriptors: Autism, Decision Making, Family Involvement, Family Problems