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Once again, the author team of Vikki F. Howard, Betty Fry Williams, Denielle Miller, and Estee Aiken have written a comprehensive introduction to early childhood special education and early intervention resource for professionals preparing to work with infants, toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their families. Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Providers, Loose Leaf Version, 5/e remains a foundational text that is practical, offering readers a thorough review of early intervention and early childhood special education, and the most detailed information available about the causes of disabling conditions in young children. Readers will be provided with “best practices” for supporting diverse families, five philosophical issues important to effective intervention and support to young children and their families, and unique coverage of typical child development across physical, emotional, language and cognitive domains.
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Synopsis
“Interdisciplinary, inclusive, and family-focused.”
This highly-regarded text offers a thorough review of early intervention and early childhood special education, and the most detailed information available about the causes of disabling conditions in young children. With coverage of the philosophy, history, family impact, legal issues, medical concerns, and educational contexts that are most relevant for early services to children with exceptional needs, the interdisciplinary perspective of this text serves and benefits students in fields as diverse as special education, social work, health care, and physical and occupational therapy. Also an excellent resource for parents and families of children with special needs.
New to this Edition:
Updated
demographics reflecting 2010 Census.
Updated information on autism. New content on neuroscience-based learning. Improvements in viability of low birth weight infants. Advances in research and treatment for children with genetic disorders. Results of CDC’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. New evidence of the impact of the Great Recession and poverty on early childhood. Updates on IDEIA Part C Regulations. New information on working with children with challenging behaviors. Updated guidelines for writing IEPs. About the Author
Vikki F. Howard began her career working with families with infants and toddlers in Eastern Ohio. Later she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Jamaica, serving families with very young children and school aged children with disabilities. As a professor at Gonzaga University, Dr. Howard collaborated with Dr. Williams to develop an ECSE program. She is author of many articles, chapters and funded grants associated with infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities and their families. Currently, she teaches at the University of Montana Western where she directs the special education program and collaborates with tribal colleges in Montana to deliver special education pre-service education.
Betty Fry Williams has over 30 years teaching in schools with very young children with disabilities and in higher education. She is professor of education at Whitworth University in Spokane Washington, where she chairs the Special Education program and teaches courses in early childhood special education. Her body of professional work reflect her interests in behavior analysis, methods of teaching infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities and autism.
Denielle Miller retired from public school teaching after 25 years of serving children with special needs. She taught students ages 3-21. Denielle received her BS and MA from Montana State University-Billings. She is currently working for Side-by-Side K-12 Consulting and for the Office of Public Instruction as a consultant for the Montana Behavior Initiative (MBI) and Response to Intervention (RTI). In addition, she provides professional development to Headstart teachers on several of Montana’s Native American reservations. Denielle trains and assists schools in setting up school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports and creating literacy rich environments. She is an adjunct professor in the special education department at the U of M Western.
Estee Aiken has worked in early childhood education for more than a decade across numerous states. She has spent the last five years educating pre-service teachers, predominantly in preparation for careers in the field of early childhood. In addition to her interest in the education of very young children, she also works with and conducts research with gifted children. Estee currently teaches in the Education Department at the University of Montana Western.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1 Foundations Chapter 1 Philosophy of Early Education
The Importance of an Attitude of Science What Is an Attitude of Science?
The History of Disability Rights Individualization Inclusion
Personalization What Is Meant by Personalization in Early Education and Intervention? The Implications of Personalization
The Importance of Being Culturally Sensitive Population Trends Economics
Family Composition
Summary on Diversity
The Importance of Serving Children in the Context of a Family What Is a Family? Empowerment
The Importance of Working Collaboratively Close Up: The 2011 Annual Report of the Children’s Defense Fund
Teaming Models Collaboration in Early Intervention Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Relationship-Based Approaches
The Importance of Ethical Conduct and Advocacy Advocacy Issues How to Get Involved in Advocacy In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 2 Relationship-Based Teaming with Families Close Up: Paraeducators in Special Education Programs
Relationship-Based Services to Families Facts Related to Understanding Families Parental Responses to the Diagnosis of a Disability
Family Hardiness
Barriers to Relationships
Communication Between Parents and Professionals Active Listening Communicating Well
Special Skills for Communicating with Parents at the Time of Diagnosis Conferencing with Parents
Responses to Family Priorities Constraints and Conflicts Cultural Constraints Close Up: The Journey to Accepting Support
Formation of Collaborative Teams Teaming and IDEIA Responsibilities of Collaborative Teams
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
Part 2 Human Development, Typical and Atypical CHAPTER 3 Principles of Human Development
Importance and Use of Knowledge of Human Development Prenatal Growth and Development
Child Growth and Development
Close Up: The Effect of War on Children in Iraq
Patterns of Growth Size
Developmental Patterns
Physical Growth
Theories of Development
Principles and Patterns of Development Infants Are Highly Competent Organisms Infants Are Socially Interactive
Infants Are Active Learners
Infant Development Is Multidimensional
Developmental Sequencing Is Universal
Skills Become More Specialized
Plasticity Is a Phenomenon of Brain Development
Critical Learning Periods Exist in Normal Development
Infant Relationships Are the Key to Cognitive Development
Children Undergo Several Transitions
Individual Differences Exist Among Children
Factors Influencing Development Family Structure Childcare
Psychological Factors
Education
Culture
Technology
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 4 Human Development: Birth to Six Milestones of Development Motor Development
Gross Motor Development Fine Motor Skills
Language Development Language Form Morphological Development
Language Content
Language Use
Factors Affecting Language Development
Cognitive Development Theories of Cognition
Social-Emotional Development Social Play
Self-Help Development Independent Eating and Drinking Skills Dressing Skills
Toileting Skills
Personal Responsibility
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 5 Development and Risk During Prenatal, Natal, and Postnatal Stages Prenatal Growth and Development Effects of Prematurity on Body Systems
Maternal Conditions Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes Preconceptual Maternal Conditions Prenatal Maternal Conditions
Common Conditions of Gestation
Maternal/Infant Natal Complications Prolapsed Cord/Entangled Cord
Neonatal Conditions Hypoxic—Ischemic Perinatal Brain Injury Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Close Up: Why Does the United States Have Such a High Infant Mortality Rate?
Postnatal Conditions Prematurity Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Hyperbilirubinemia
Neutral Thermoregulation
Intraventricular Hemmorhage (IVH)
Apnea of Prematurity
Infections
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Anemia
Nutrition
Failure to Thrive
Intervention for Infants Born Prematurely In Utero Toxins and Pregnancy Outcomes
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prenatal Exposure to Drugs
Implications for Infants and Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs
Chemical Toxic Exposure in Fetal Environment In Conclusion
Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 6 Conditions Affecting the Neurological Function Diagnostic Tools X rays Computerized Axial Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Functional Imaging
Ultrasonography
Electroencephalography
Neurological Disabilities Cerebral Palsy Seizures
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Close Up: The Promise of Stem Cell Research
Congenital Physical Malformations Neural Tube Defects Microcephaly
Hydrocephalus
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 7 Inborn Variations of Development Genetics Cellular Activity of Genetics Single Gene Disorders
Chromosome Disorders
Multifactorial Disorders
Prenatal Testing
Gene Therapy
Genetic Variations in Development Cystic Fibrosis Close Up: Designer Babies
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Phenylketonuria
Sickle Cell Disease
Turner Syndrome
Syndromes with Unknown Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder Tourette Syndrome
Physical Anomalies Congenital Heart Defects Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 8 Sensory Impairments and Infections Hearing Impairments Hearing Process Hearing Loss
Identification of Hearing Loss
Developmental Implications and Resolutions
Informing and Working with Parents
Visual Impairments Visual Process Causes of Visual Impairment
Close Up: Childhood Epidemics of the 21st Century
Developmental Implications and Resolutions
Informing and Working with Parents
Infections in Early Childhood Bacterial Infections Viral Infections
Meningitis and Encephalitis
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
Part 3 Educational Programs and Services CHAPTER 9 Discretionary Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Public Law 108-446 IDEIA, Part C Regulations
Family-Centered Early Intervention
Service Coordination Interagency Services
Eligible Children Developmental Delay
Procedural Safeguards
Assessment IDEIA Guidelines for Assessment Eligibility Determination
Program Planning
Close Up: Randomized Trial of Intensive Early Intervention for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Family Assessment
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Development Selecting IFSP Family-Centered Outcomes
A Sample IFSP
Effective Family-Centered Early Intervention Evidence-Based Practice
In Conclusion
Study Guide Questions
CHAPTER 10 Mandated Services for Young Children A Change of Perspective Parent Rights and Responsibilities
The Individualized Education Program
Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance Annual Goals and Short-Term Objectives
Guidelines for Developing Good Objectives
Special Education and Related Services
Least Restrictive Environment
Other Considerations Instructional Methods Experiences and Activities
Generalization
The Physical Environment
Material Adaptations
Data Collection and Evaluation
Assistive Technology Close Up: The Changing Culture of Childhood: A Perfect Storm
Supplementary Aids and Services
Challenging Behavior
Creating Quality IEPS Best Practices in Preschool Intervention
Successful Inclusion
In Conclusion Study Guide Questions
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index