Models of inclusion support
This chapter defines components and types of inclusion support in the preschool setting. Examples of common inclusion support service delivery models are also introduced. Read More
Overview of natural environment intervention
Read this excerpt for an overview of natural environment intervention (NEI). Coverage includes NEI's legal foundations and a review of literature of effective practice when implementing NEI. An overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is offered, together with a discussion of research specifically related to NEI for young children with ASD. Read More
Parent Perspectives of Parent Education Programs
In this chapter excerpt, read about the importance of involving parents in the rehabilitation process for their child with a disability and learn how parent education programs are beneficial both the parent and the child. Read More
Piagetian Thoughts on Preschoolers’ and Kindergartners’ Spatial Development
Excerpted from Blocks and Beyond, this passage demonstrates how one aspect of math relates to spatial development in preschoolers and kindergarteners. Blocks and Beyond helps educators create a curriculum that actively promotes spatial development and sets the stage for strong math, science, and other academic skills. Read More
General Features of Effective Professional Development: Implications for Preparing Early Educators to Teach Mathematics
Read an excerpt from Preparing Early Childhood Educators to Teach Math by Herbert P. Ginsburg, Ph.D., Marilou Hyson, Ph.D., and Taniesha A. Woods, Ph.D. Read More
Getting to Know the Family
This brief excerpt explains why it's useful for professionals to gather information on the families they serve, inculding details about family composition, culture/language, and customs. Read More
Guidelines for working with an interpreter
Read the excerpt and discover key tips for working with an interpreter. These guidelines are separated into three categories: preparation, interaction, and reflection. Read More
How do children benefit from inclusion
This chapter from First Steps to Preschool Inclusion uses research to share how preschoolers both with and without disabilities benefit from participating in high-quality inclusive environments. Read More
Identifying Early Literacy Learning Needs
In this chapter excerpt, read about emergent literacy state standards, purposeful assessment of emergent literacy skills, and education implications like universal screening, instructional planning, and progress monitoring. Read More
Implementation science: Defining the new frontier
Read the excerpt to learn the definitions of implementation science and common terms associated with this new discipline, shared themes across implementation frameworks, and application of implementation science in an early childhood context. Read More
