An Activity-based Approach to Early Intervention

Author: Diane D. Bricker
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, Second Edition, is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students of early intervention, special education, and child development, and it serves as a practical in-service resource for program administrators, therapists, interventionists, and other members of transdisciplinary teams.

An Activity-based Approach to Developing Young Children's Social Emotional Competence

Author: Jane Squires
Publisher: Brookes Pub
ISBN: 9781557667373
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
CD-ROM: Includes the Environmental Screening questionnaire and the Social Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure, experimental ed. for infant, toddler and preschool-age.

Routines-based Early Intervention

Author: R. A. McWilliam
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781598570625
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The definitive guide to routines-based early intervention--straight from the leading authority on this highly respected, family-centered model. Includes step-by-step guidance on each part of the model, plus more than 25 photocopiable checklists to

An Activity-based Approach to Early Intervention

Author: JoAnn Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781598579406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Early childhood professionals--learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children ages birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide, you'll discover how to embed learning opportunities developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to : implement ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk ; create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young children's natural routines and interactions ; seamlessly link screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation ; develop individualized IFSP and IEP goals ; observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps ; understand and address the challenges of establishing evidence-based practices ; work as a team with other professionals and families. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more, this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators.

The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook : the Primary Service Provider Approach

Author: M'Lisa L. Shelden
Publisher: Paul H Brookes Publishing
ISBN: 9781681255019
Category : Children with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
"Developed by the experts who pioneered the Primary Service Provider approach, The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook, 2nd Edition discusses the benefits of the PSP model and shows readers how to put it into action. Readily usable forms, checklists, and other tools assist practitioners in implementing the practices at the program and family level"--

From Neurons to Neighborhoods

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309069882
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 610

Book Description
How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.

Family-centered Early Intervention

Author: Sharon A. Raver
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781598575699
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Aligned with DEC recommended practices and CEC standards! A must for future early interventionists.

Pause and Reflect

Author: Dana C. Childress
Publisher: Paul H Brookes Publishing
ISBN: 9781681254272
Category : Caregivers
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
"Childress provides extensive information about conducting EI visits and gathering information to individualize intervention and develop service plans. This workbook allows practitioners to reflect on what they do, why and how they do it, and how their practices influence the quality of EI services. In this way, they can learn to manage their workload and thereby avoid burnout through time management strategies, stress management, and ongoing professional development"--

Early Intervention Games

Author: Barbara Sher
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470528508
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description
A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD). The games are designed to help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more. Games can also be used in regular classrooms to encourage inclusion. A collection of fun, simple games that can improve the lives of children with ASD or other SPDs. Games can be played by parents or teachers and with individual children or groups. Games are designed to make children more comfortable in social situations and to develop motor and language skills Also included are a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake All the games are easy-to-do, utilizing common, inexpensive materials, and include several variations and modifications

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309324882
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587

Book Description
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.