Disabilities Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This chapter excerpt covers possible additional developmental disabilities and syndromes that a child with autism may present. Read More
Evidence-Based Language Intervention Approaches for Young Late Talkers
This chapter excerpt introduces approaches to language intervention that are suitable for children who are considered late-talking. Approaches discussed include Watch and See, General Language Stimulation, Focused Language Stimulation, and Milieu Teaching. Read More
Examples of low and no-tech AT tools for communication and AAC intervention
This chart describes the features, purpose, and examples of low and no-tech assistive technology tools for use with young children with disabilities. Types of tools include communication books and activity boards. 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
Challenges in learning first words: making learning easier
Read the excerpt and discover interventions that are particularly helpful for young children with autism who have difficulty with the acquisition of words. Read More
