Introduction to DIRFloortime

Discover DIRFloortime in the introductory chapter of Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in Children and Teens Read More

Introduction to The PRT Pocket Guide

What is Pivotal Response Treatment? What's the research behind it, what does it look like in practice, and what are some good examples of how to use it? Now one concise book gives professionals and parents all the basics of the widely used PRT. This introductory chapter explains the four primary reasons why empirical evidence is important when choosing which treatment approach to use. Read More

Strong Kids: An easy way to integrate social and emotional learning into your curriculum

Stop bullying: 3 long-term solutions every teacher needs to know

As more extreme incidents of bullying and violence make the news, schools are searching for anti-bullying measures that work. Teachers often get tips on what to do if they encounter someone being bullied, but those tips may only defuse the situation at hand. What about longer-term solutions? To get to the root of bullying, try these three long-lasting strategies that will equip you to help the bullier, the bullied, and the bystander—and create a more conducive learning environment for all. Read More

Early Intervention Quiz

What are the 7 key principles of effective early intervention practices? Find out in this quiz, adapted from The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services by Lynda Cook Pletcher, M.Ed., and Naomi O. Younggren, Ph.D. Providers who follow the practices and principles outlined in The Early Intervention Workbook, based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, have seen the families they work with have the greatest success. See how well you know these principles (and how well your program follows them in real life). Read More

Assessing physical and social characteristics and inclusion readiness

Reflection is key to launching a successful inclusive early childhood program. Use these form questions while observing your classroom's physical and social climate to determine if your space is inclusion ready. Sample filled-in forms are also provided as an example. Read More

Activity: Play Time

Here's a helpful chart on which least-intrusive adaptations early childhood teams should make in certain situations so that young students can most benefit from play time. Read More

Tips for talking with toddlers

Opportunities to involve young kids in talk are all around you: a book, a favorite toy, a plane flying overhead, or even a routine chore can start great conversations that expand vocabulary and promote language skills. Check out this quick excerpt to learn key strategies for talking effectively with toddlers. Read More

Strategies to support language arts and emerging literacy skills

In this excerpt, learn how to ensure that your child enters kindergarten with the prerequisite literacy skills necessary to learn how to read. Read More

The Parent’s Role inDeveloping Children’s Comprehension

This chapter explores several aspects of parental support for comprehension in prereaders by intertwining child language and literacy development with research. Read More