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Author Allen, K. Eileen, 1918-2015.

Title The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education / K. Eileen Allen and Ilene S. Schwartz
Edition Fourth edition
Published Albany, NY : Delmar/Thomson Learning, [2001]
©2001

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 MELB  371.9 All/Eci 2001  AVAILABLE
Description xiv, 370 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents Sect. I. Early Intervention and Public Policy. Ch. 1. An Inclusive Approach to Early Education. Ch. 2. Inclusive Programs for Young Children. Ch. 3. Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Prevention -- Sect. II. Likenesses and Differences Among Children. Ch. 4. Normal and Exceptional Development. Ch. 5. Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classifications. Ch. 6. Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Vision. Ch. 7. Physical Disabilities and Health Problems. Ch. 8. Learning and Behavior Disorders -- Sect. III. Planning for Inclusion. Ch. 9. Partnership with Families. Ch. 10. Assessment and the IFSP/IEP Process. Ch. 11. Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Programs -- Sect. IV. Implementing Inclusive Early Childhood Programs. Ch. 12. The Developmental-Behavioral Approach. Ch. 13. Arranging the Learning Environment. Ch. 14. Facilitating Social Development. Ch. 15. Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Development. Ch. 16. Facilitating Preacademic and Cognitive Learning. Ch. 17. Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills. Ch. 18. Managing Challenging Behaviors. Ch. 19. Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion / Sarah Hadden and Susan Fowler -- App. A. Selected List of Screening Tools and Assessment Instruments for Use with Infants and Young Children -- App. B. Preschool Profile -- App. C. Sources of Information, Support, and Training Material for Teachers And Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities -- App. D. On-Line Resources -- App. E. Becoming Aware of Baby and You: Ways to Interact with Your Baby
Summary "The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education 4th edition offers students and professionals an advantageous resource in providing young children, with developmental disabilities, high quality educational programs. The book combines the research, experience, and talent of the experts along with real-life perspectives written by both parents of children with disabilities and typically developing children. Using the NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice as a foundation for programs for all young children, the book expands upon the inclusion approach to promote successful learning environments for children with developmental disabilities. As a well written, discerning text, The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education 4th edition is an invaluable complement to the educational endeavors of all those in the profession."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Children with disabilities -- Development -- United States.
Children with disabilities -- Education (Preschool) -- United States.
Early childhood education -- United States.
Mainstreaming in education -- United States.
Special education -- United States.
Inclusive education -- United States.
Author Schwartz, Ilene S.
LC no. 00029495
ISBN 0766802493 paperback