Synopses & Reviews
The Resources book provides essential information about children with a variety of diverse abilities that educators will be teaching in today's schools. It provides information about the disabilities themselves and ways to plan for and includes these children in regular educational settings.
Review
The content and organization are excellent. The discussion of family and cultural diversity are presented early. Inclusion, curriculum and individualization are addressed throughout. Practical applications are infused into every topic.
Synopsis
Designed to give timely consideration to the educating and caring for children in today's changing world, this book replete with guidance on how to educate, enjoy, and include all children in classroom settings. It will help educators expand their knowledge base of child development, family studies, and educational theory for the inclusion of children with diverse abilities, and how to adapt the learning environment to meet their specialized needs.
About the Author
Penny Low Deiner has her doctorate in Education. A professor of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years, she is currently the chair of the department at the University of Delaware. Penny is very active in numerous academic associations and presents at NAEYC and ACEI as well as others.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Young Children in a Dynamic Educational System. Chapter 2: The Journey Toward Inclusion. Chapter 3: Assessment. Chapter 4: Individualizing Planning. Chapter 5: Program Planning in Inclusive Settings. Chapter 6: Children and Their Families. Chapter 7: Partnering with Families. Chapter 8: Atypical Development. Chapter 9: Infants and Toddlers at Risk. Chapter 10: Children with Learning Disabilities. Chapter 11: Children with Attention Disorders. Chapter 12: Children with Emotional and Behavioral Differences. Chapter 13: Children with Communication Differences. Chapter 14: Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Chapter 15: Children with Developmental Delays and Mental Retardation. Chapter 16: Children Who Are Gifted and Talented. Chapter 17: Children with Health Challenges. Chapter 18: Children with Orthopedic and Neurological Impairments. Chapter 19: Children with Hearing Impairments. Chapter 20: Children with Visual Impairments. Chapter 21: Standards for Inclusion. Chapter 22: Social Awareness Activities: Self Esteem, Inclusion, and Social Studies. Chapter 23: Language and Literacy Activities: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Chapter 24: Discovery Activities: Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Chapter 25: Health, Physical Education and Sensory Motor: Health and Safety, Large Motor, Small Motor, and Sensory Motor Integration.