Preschool Children with Special Needs: Children-At-Risk or Who Have Disabilities

This book explores ways of meeting the challenges of preschool children who have special needs by providing these children and their families with a learning environment that will help them develop and learn. The book emphasizes the special needs of preschoolers age three to age six. The information is essential for all teachers and caregivers who work with young children. Part 1 is an overview of preschoolers with disabilities or who are at-risk, the legislation governing this population, and changing policies and practices; Part 2 looks at assessment and curriculum; Part 3 covers intervention; and Part 4 deals with transition and other emerging issues. It reviews the recent reauthorized Special Education Law, and its implications for young children with disabilities. Prospective and current teachers of preschool children who are at-risk or who have disabilities, as well as teachers of typical young children in regular preschool classes.