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Mothers' Initial Discovery of Childhood Disability: Exploring Maternal Identification of Developmental Issues in Young Children
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Silbersack, Elionora W. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The purpose of this qualitative study was to expand the scarce information available on how mothers first observe their children's early development, assess potential problems, and then come to recognize their concerns. In-depth knowledge about mothers' perspectives on the discovery process can help social workers to promote identification of…
Descriptors: Mothers, Qualitative Research, Disabilities, Disability Identification
The Impact of an Ongoing Professional Development Program on Prekindergarten Teachers' Mathematics Practices
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Thornton, Jenifer S.; Crim, Courtney L.; Hawkins, Jacqueline – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2009
Mathematics is a natural part of daily life for young children as they explore and investigate the world around them. To build on these experiences, and to begin establishing a mathematical foundation, early childhood educators must not only be knowledgeable about mathematical concepts, they must also be aware of the most developmentally…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Disabilities, Young Children
Perceived Early Childhood Family Influence, Perceived Pain Self-Efficacy, and Chronic Pain Disability: An Exploratory Study
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Walker, Kate R. M.; Watts, Richard E. – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2009
Chronic pain is an exponentially increasing issue for aging adults in the United States and has stretched the limits of technology and the ability of health care professionals to provide adequate care. Chronic pain deprives individuals of their independence, confidence, quality of life, and often their primary support groups while leaving them…
Descriptors: Pain, Self Efficacy, Quality of Life, Young Children
Families and Early Intervention Professionals in Rural Areas: Unique Challenges.
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Jephson, Melanie B.; Russell, Kendra P.; Youngblood, L. A. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2001
Interviews and focus groups with 50 professionals and 7 parents of children with special needs examined challenges faced by families and early intervention professionals in rural East Texas. Challenges identified by families included transportation, housing, access to medical care, and feelings of isolation. Professionals identified the lack of…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Child Caregivers, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Planning Study on Integrated Child Care Options in Texas: A Report and Recommendations for Action.
Texas Planning Council for Development Disabilities, Austin. – 1990
This report of an 18-month planning study presents recommendations concerning the development and promotion of improved child care services for Texas children with and without disabilities. A mail survey of child care centers (588 programs surveyed) and a telephone survey of 495 family day care providers found a need for on-site training and…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Disabilities
SIFT-OUT: Training for Systems Change in Early Intervention. Final Report.
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Winton, Pamela J.; Catlett, Camille – 2000
This report summarizes the activities of the SIFT-OUT program, a federally funded project designed to prepare teams of university faculty, family members, practitioners, and agency representatives from six states, to serve as leaders in providing early intervention training in their states. A total of 166 state-level early intervention leaders…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Higher Education