Allen, K. Eileen, 1918-2015

The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education / K. Eileen Allen, Glynnis E. Cowdery. - 6th ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2009. - xx, 732 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An inclusive approach to early education -- Federal legislation : early intervention and prevention -- Inclusive programs for young children -- Normal and exceptional development -- Developmental disabilities : causes and classifications -- Sensory impairments : hearing and vision -- Physical disabilities and health problems -- Learning and behavior disorders -- Partnership with families -- Assessment and the IFSP/IEP process -- Characteristics of effective teachers in inclusive programs -- The developmental-behavioral approach -- Arranging the learning environment -- Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills -- Facilitating preacademic and cognitive learning -- Managing challenging behaviors -- Planning transitions to support inclusion.

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Children with disabilities--Education (Preschool)--United States.
Early childhood education--United States.
Mainstreaming in education--United States.
Children with disabilities--Development--United States.
Special education--United States.
Inclusive education--United States.

LC4019.2 / .A42 2009

371.9/046

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