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Very Young Children with Special Needs : A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Prov...

by: Howard, Vikki F.; Williams, Betty F.; Lepper, Cheryl E.

ISBN: 9780132080880 | 0132080885

Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 7/1/2009

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Summary Table of Contents

Through narrative, case studies, and unique "close-ups," this introductory text provides a foundation for professionals preparing to work with infants, toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their families.A review of early intervention and early childhood special education; unique and thorough coverage of typical child development across physical, emotional, language and cognitive domains; detailed but understandable information about the causes of disabling conditions; best practices for supporting diverse families; updated inf... MOREormation incorporating the newest provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004; emphasis on five core philosophical themes: 1) cultural sensitivity, 2) family context, 3) collaboration, 4) advocacy, and 5) personalization of services; unique coverage of typical child development and the understanding of children with exceptional needs; inclusion of medical information regarding the etiologies of various disabilities; thorough introduction to emerging trends in the areas of personalization, relationship-based service, and evidence-based practice; and case studies of very young children and their families with parent interviews to provide real-life examples of the challenges and rewards experienced by families who have children with disabilities. This text is best suited for pre-service and in-service professionals who plan to work with children with disabilities and/or with their families. Students in fields as diverse as special education, social work, health care, and physical therapy will benefit from its interdisciplinary perspective. Itrs"s also a great resource for parents and families.

Now in its fourth edition, Very Young Children with Special Needs: a Formative Approach for Today's Children provides the best introduction to early childhood special education and early intervention for professionals preparing to work with infants, toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their families. a foundational text that is both comprehensive and practical, it offers a thorough review of early intervention and early childhood special education, and the most detailed information available about the causes of disabling conditions in young children. Readers will be provided with "best practices" for supporting diverse families, five philosophical issues important to effective intervention and support to young children and their families, and unique coverage of typical child development across physical, emotional, language and cognitive domains. Through its use of narrative, case studies, and distinctive "close-ups"; updated information incorporating the newest provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004; inclusion of medical information regarding the etiologies of various disabilities; thorough introduction to emerging trends in the areas of personalization, relationship-based service, and evidence-based practices, students in fields as diverse as special education, social work, health care, and physical therapy will benefit from the interdisciplinary perspective and plethora of information found in the text's entirety. It's also a great resource for parents and families of children with special needs seeking ample information that's also supportive and complete.

Part 1 Foundations

CHAPTER 1 PHILOSOPHY OF EARLY EDUCATION

CHAPTER 2 RELATIONSHIP-BASED TEAMING WITH FAMILIES

Part 2 Human Development, Typical and Atypical

CHAPTER 3 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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CHAPTER 5 DEVELOPMENT AND RISK DURING PRENATAL,

NATAL, AND POSTNATAL STAGES

CHAPTER 6 CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE NEUROLOGICAL

FUNCTION

CHAPTER 7 INBORN VARIATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER 8 SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS AND INFECTIONS