Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Bridging the gap between child development and strategies for inclusion, this powerful volume will help early childhood practitioners and pre-service teachers feel better equipped to meet the needs of all the children in their early childhood setting.
Each chapter introduces you to a child (ages birth to 8 years) with one or more special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Turner Syndrome, ADHD, Emotional/BehavioralDisorders, Apraxia, Down Syndrome, Giftedness, and Juvenile Diabetes. Advocating a holistic view of working with children, each profile includes:
- A description of the child
- An interview with a family member or early childhood professional describing essential facts and historical incidents in the child's life
- An epilogue updating the status of the child
- Information for educators about the special needs covered in the profile
- Hints for success--teaching strategies for working with children in inclusive classrooms
- Discussion questions for the classroom
- Resources for educators and parents
- Plus, an appendix with guidelines for an IEP (Individualized Education Program)