The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education [Paperback]

Eileen K. Allen (Author), Ilene S. Schwartz (Author)

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Publication Date: September 19, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0766802493 | ISBN-13: 978-0766802490 | Edition: 4

"The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education" provides a well-written presentation of high quality educational programs for young children with developmental disabilities. This discerning text combines the research, experience, and talent of the experts with real-life perspectives, written by parents of children with disabilities and of those typically developing children. Using the NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice as a foundation for programs for all young children, it expands upon the inclusion approach to promote successful learning environments for children with developmental disabilities. It offers proven recommendations for practical application, as well as a problem-solving framework for dealing with challenging behavior. The color insert describing varying developmental domains provides a quick, yet thorough summary. Also added to this edition are increased discussions of cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity, as well as updates on the most recent laws for certification, new findings in neuroscience relevant to very young children, and internet-based resources. As an up-to date source of reference in this area of special education, all in the profession will find this work a text of choice.

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1. An Inclusive Approach to Early Childhood Education. 2. Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Prevention. 3. Inclusive Programs for Young Children. 4. Normal and Exceptional Development. 5. Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classifications. 6. Sensory Impairments: Hearing & Vision. 7. Physical Disabilities and Health Problems. 8. Learning and Behavior Disorders. 9. Partnership with Families. 10. Assessment and the IFSP/IEP Process. 11. Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs. 12. The Developmental Behavioral Approach. 13. Arranging and the Learning Environment. 14. Facilitating Self- Care, Adaptive and Independence Skills. 15. Facilitating Social Development. 16. Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills. 17. Facilitating Preacademic and Cognitive Learning. 18. Managing Challenging Behaviors. 19. Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion. Appendix A through G. Glossary. Index.

About the Author

Professor Emerita, University of Kansas; 30 years as a professor of child development and early childhood education at the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Kansas at Lawrence

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (September 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766802493
• ISBN-13: 978-0766802490
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,997,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook and general info book for teachers, January 21, 2008

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I have been teaching a course on Exceptional Development for a university for about 5 years now, and have used this textbook all the way through. This book is FANTASTIC. It is easy to read, easy to follow, and set up in a logical manner. It gives a nice broad overview of exceptional development, and I recommend my students keep this book to refer to in the futre as well. Highly recommended!

3.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Child, September 29, 2011

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i bought this for class. truthfully wouldn't have bought it if i didn't need it. i think that's enough said.

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