What is Quality Inclusion?
Get a glimpse into the current state of inclusion in the US with this introductory chapter to The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox: How to Build and Lead a High-Quality Program. Read More
Measuring Quality of ECE Programs for Children with Disabilities
This chapter addresses the measurement of quality of early care and education (ECE) programs for children with disabilities with the ultimate goal of promoting optimal child development. 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
Collaboration and teamwork with families and professionals
Read the excerpt and learn about issues related to the creation of collaborative relationships with families, team members, and other professionals. Topics covered include: the importance of family–professional collaboration, the family-centered approach and family systems theory, team models in early intervention, strategies for effective collaboration, and best practice highlights. Read More
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
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
High-quality preschool inclusion: A few basics to help get you started
Consider this: It has been more than 35 years since the Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed in 1975, but only 50% of preschoolers with disabilities in the U.S. are being included in general ed settings for more than 80% of the time. This is surprising when you consider that preschool inclusion studies uniformly demonstrate positive benefits for all participants. Get answers to 13 frequently asked questions about preschool inclusion from First Steps to Preschool Inclusion. Read More
Crosswalk for The Carolina Curriculum
These two crosswalks outline how The Carolina Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs (CCITSN), Third Edition alligns with The Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs (CCPSN), Second Edition, and how OSEP Child Outcomes alligns with The Carolina Curriculum. Read More
10 Steps to Parenting Competence
The Pathways to Competence for Young Children parenting program is designed to help parent educators teach practices that will help parents enhance their children's social and emotional development. Take a glimpse at the 10 steps of the program, along with suggested tips for parents to try to help them accomplish each goal. Read More
A century of change: Milestones in the history of intellectual disability, 1900–2013
Learn about historic milestones related to the treatment of people with intellectual disabilities with this illustrated timeline, which spans more than 100 years. Read More
