This book explores what early childhood education is and why it is important, what early childhood educators do and why they do it. It is an excellent resource for early childhood professionals who plan to provide services and intervention to very young children with disabilities. Descriptions are provided for more than 50 of the most common medical conditions that early childhood educators should understand before working with families and professionals in other fields. Coverage also includes an emphasis on intervention principles for families and professionals, and highlights many strategies that have been found effective with some children with disabilities. For early childhood professionals and also for individuals in other disciplines—such as healthcare, social work, physical and occupational therapy, child care—and those who are involved in interagency services to young children and their families.

Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Formative Approach for the 21st Century (2nd Edition)

Education & Teaching

Williams, Betty Fry

Port, Patricia D.

Lepper, Cheryl

Schools & Teaching

PRENTICE/HALL

For courses in Early Childhood Special Education and Early Intervention. Through narrative, case studies, and unique "close ups," this introductory, inclusive text provides a foundation in working with very young children with exceptional needs. Written for professionals in education, social work, health care, and physical therapy, this interdisciplinary book offers a review of the history of early childhood special education, followed by detailed coverage of typical child development, the domains of early childhood education, and the causes of disabling conditions. In conclusion, the authors address how educators and others can best provide intervention and support to young children and their families.

Very Young Children With Special Needs: A Formative Approach for the Today's Children

Howard, Vikki F.

Pearson College Div

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.

Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Providers (4th Edition)

Lepper, Cheryl E.

Pearson

This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText, or an electronic book. Once again, the author team of Vikki F. Howard, Betty Fry Williams, Denielle Miller, and Estee Aiken have written a comprehensive introduction to early childhood special education and early intervention resource for professionals preparing to work with infants, toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their families. Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Providers, Loose Leaf Version, 5/e remains a foundational text that is practical, offering readers 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.

Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Providers, Loose-Leaf Version (5th Edition)

Miller, Denielle

Aiken, Estee

Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families and Service Providers Plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)

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Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism

Science & Math

Williams, Randy Lee

Peterson, Stephanie

Eldridge, Rebecca

Behavioral Sciences

Routledge

Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder: Applied Behavior Analysis Models

Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder is written for teachers, parents, and the many service providers who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part one reviews the characteristics of ASD, summarizes major theories and research findings regarding cause(s) of ASD, and discusses the most popular treatment claims, examining each approach's scientific base and value. Part two provides an informative overview of applied behavior analysis, focusing on the principles of learning and basic procedures based upon those principles. These two parts provide a foundation for understanding the strategies implemented by the outstanding treatment programs described in Part three.   The eight models described in Part three represent comprehensive, evidence-based programs for the treatment of persons with ASD, from infancy through adulthood. Programs reviewed include the Lovaas Institute, Koegel Center, Strategic Teaching and Reinforcement Systems (STARS), Project DATA, New England Children's Center, May Institute, Princeton Child Development Institute, and Judge Rotenberg Center. Strategies explained include intensive early behavioral intervention, Pivotal Response Training, verbal behavior, script fading, social stories, visual activity schedules, functional analysis, the Picture Exchange Communication System, and the Family-Teaching Model.

Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder is written for teachers, parents, and the many service providers who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part one reviews the characteristics of ASD, summarizes major theories and research findings regarding cause(s) of ASD, and discusses the most popular treatment claims, examining each approach's scientific base and value. Part two provides an informative overview of applied behavior analysis, focusing on the principles of learning and basic procedures based upon those principles. These two parts provide a foundation for understanding the strategies implemented by the outstanding treatment programs described in Part three. The eight models described in Part three represent comprehensive, evidence-based programs for the treatment of persons with ASD, from infancy through adulthood. Programs reviewed include the Lovaas Institute, Koegel Center, Strategic Teaching and Reinforcement Systems (STARS), Project DATA, New England Children's Center, May Institute, Princeton Child Development Institute, and Judge Rotenberg Center. Strategies explained include intensive early behavioral intervention, Pivotal Response Training, verbal behavior, script fading, social stories, visual activity schedules, functional analysis, the Picture Exchange Communication System, and the Family-Teaching Model.

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