Synopses & Reviews
This second edition of the Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention provides a comprehensive overview of this complex and continually evolving field by an outstanding group of contributing authors. Eighteen of the twenty-eight chapters are new to this edition; chapters from the first edition have been updated. It combines rigorous scholarship with state-of-the-art content on policy and service delivery. It is designed to address a broad, multidisciplinary audience including psychologists, early childhood educators, social workers, pediatricians, nurses, child psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and professionals interested in public health and social policy. The Handbook is a valuable resource for both graduate students and experienced professionals.
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"Overall this is a very useful volume." Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review"The book is quite amazing in that it attempts and succeeds in summarizing and synthesizing the vast knowledge base of the early intervention field. The list of those who have contributed to this volume comprises a "Who's Who" roster of the early intervention field, and their efforts have been bound together to create a Handbook which includes no less than the state-of-the-art knowledge of this field." Ed Zigler, Yale University"An outstanding state-of-the-art collection of articles representing diverse disciplines, and a definitive resource." The Brown University Child Behavior and Development Letter"...will help guide new and established practitioners, as well as those professionals responsible for training and program delivery." Readings"This important volume will become a standard reference tool for years to come for those involved in personnel preparation, research, policy development and service provision." Early Intervention"An impressive compendium of the evidence substantiating the view `among behavioral scientists, policymakers, and even taxpayers that early intervention is a cost-effective method for combatting the effects of poverty experienced early in life.'" The Key Reporter"...provides a comprehensive and integrative overview of theory, research, and clinical applications of knowledge relevant to the field(s) of early childhood intervention....the volume is well-organized, and, in the main, chapters are written in styles that are both scholarly and engaging." Brian E. Vaughn, American Journal of Mental Retardation"...should be on every reference shelf and in the personal library of every researcher and practitioner concerned with designing, operating, or evaluating early intervention programs... a handbook to which one will return time after time to extract relevant information needed for a particular task... bears the hallmark of good writing as well as good editing....It will be invaluable for at least the next 10 years." Bettye M. Caldwell, Contemporary Psychology"...one of the most potent influences on the future of early intervention practice." Richard P. Brinker, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
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"The book is quite amazing in that it attempts and succeeds in summarizing and synthesizing the vast knowledge base of the early intervention field. The list of those who have contributed to this volume comprises a "Who's Who" roster of the early intervention field, and their efforts have been bound together to create a Handbook which includes no less than the state-of-the-art knowledge of this field." Ed Zigler, Yale University"An outstanding state-of-the-art collection of articles representing diverse disciplines, and a definitive resource." The Brown University Child Behavior and Development Letter"...will help guide new and established practitioners, as well as those professionals responsible for training and program delivery." Readings"This important volume will become a standard reference tool for years to come for those involved in personnel preparation, research, policy development and service provision." Early Intervention"An impressive compendium of the evidence substantiating the view `among behavioral scientists, policymakers, and even taxpayers that early intervention is a cost-effective method for combatting the effects of poverty experienced early in life.'" The Key Reporter"...provides a comprehensive and integrative overview of theory, research, and clinical applications of knowledge relevant to the field(s) of early childhood intervention....the volume is well-organized, and, in the main, chapters are written in styles that are both scholarly and engaging." Brian E. Vaughn, American Journal of Mental Retardation"...should be on every reference shelf and in the personal library of every researcher and practitioner concerned with designing, operating, or evaluating early intervention programs... a handbook to which one will return time after time to extract relevant information needed for a particular task... bears the hallmark of good writing as well as good editing....It will be invaluable for at least the next 10 years." Bettye M. Caldwell, Contemporary Psychology"...one of the most potent influences on the future of early intervention practice." Richard P. Brinker, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
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"...should be on every reference shelf and in the personal library of every researcher and practitioner concerned with designing, operating, or evaluating early intervention programs...a handbook to which one will return time after time to extract relevant information needed for a particular task...bears the hallmark of good writing as well as good editing." Contemporary Psychology"This handbook should be in the library of every person working with infants and young children. At a time when we have experienced rapid advances in the science of early childhood, it brings together our basic knowledge of individual development with its applications for programs of child care. Since we are rapidly moving to expand early child care services, policy makers as well as individual professionals, will find this volume useful on a daily basis. The distinguised authors of various chapters bring much experience and wisdom, to their writings." Julius B. Richmond, M.D."The second edition of the Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention continues the tradition of excellence established by Shonkoff and Meisels in their first edition. Without question, this volume provides the most thoughtful and comprehensive information about the current status and future directions of the field of early childhood intervention available. Everyone in the field should place this volume at the top of their reading list." Michael J. Guralnick, Ph.D."This comprehensive reference book should be part of the collection of every student and professional concerned with the state of the field of early childhood intervention. Policymakers, researchers, professors, and graduate students from diverse disciplines will find this volume to be a scholarly examination offering both depth and breadth in its presentation of the many dimensions of the field. For those new to the field, this book provides a fine foundation for academic development. Each chapter was chosen by the editors to reflect the diversity and richness of the arena as it exists at the beginning of the 21st century. Each distinguished author has contributed work that combines scholarly research with practical implication and usefulness. The editors put knowledge of the field in perspective and provide a roadmap for future research and development." American Association on Mental Retardation"Designed as a core textbook for the field [of early childhood intervention], the 734-page second edition of this Handbook aims to serve as a vehicle for communication for educators, researchers, policy developers and practitioners who are willing to engage in "professional pluralism"." Zero to Three"An excellent investment, this textbook is well written and well organized and comes highly recommended." E-STREAMS
Synopsis
The main intent of this volume is to integrate the theory, research, and practical knowledge that guide current practice in the rapidly growing field of early childhood intervention, and to frame the agenda for its continued growth and maturation. Designed to serve as a core reference for those interested in young children with disabilities or developmental vulnerabilities, and their families, it will serve as a key resource for providing a comprehensive overview of the current and future direction of the field.
Table of Contents
Foreword E. F. Zigler; Preface; Part 1. Introduction: Part II. Concepts of Developmental Vulnerability: Part III. Theoretical Bases of Early Intervention: Part IV. Approaches to Assessment: Part V. Models of Service Delivery: Part VI. Research Perspectives and Findings: Part VII. Policy Issues and Programmatic Directions.