Early Childhood Special Education: Birth to Age Eight

by Bowe, Frank G.

• ISBN13: 9781401848507
• ISBN10: 1401848508
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Early childhood special education birth through age eight is examined in this third edition of Early Childhood Special Education. The findings of major research studies are discussed at length. The text also includes comprehensive discussion of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the laws that protect and assist families. Five chapters are dedicated to the different types of disabilities and delays in development. Ethical issues in early childhood education are also discussed.

Table of Contents

PREFACE	ix
PART I INTRODUCTION	1	(100)
1 Theory, Development, and Philosophy	5	(33)
Objectives	5	(1)
Chapter Outline	6	(1)
Overview	6	(1)
Theoretical Bases	7	(5)
Development	12	(17)
Philosophy	29	(7)
Summary	36	(1)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Questions for Reflection	37	(1)
Practical Exercise	37	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	37	(1)
2 Prelude: Overview of Early Childhood Special Education	38	(30)
Objectives	38	(1)
Chapter Outline	39	(1)
Overview	39	(1)
Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education	40	(7)
Rationale for ECSE	47	(1)
What Is ECSE	48	(1)
Who Are the Children Being Served?	49	(8)
Who Are the Workers in the Field?	57	(4)
Roles and Responsibilities	61	(4)
Summary	65	(1)
Key Terms	66	(1)
Questions for Reflection	66	(1)
Practical Exercise	67	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	67	(1)
3 How Are We Doing? Research in ECSE	68	(33)
Objectives	68	(1)
Chapter Outline	69	(1)
Overview	69	(1)
Research and Researchers	70	(9)
Problems in ECSE Research	79	(1)
Research Findings	80	(17)
The Role of Research in ECSE	97	(2)
Summary	99	(1)
Key Terms	99	(1)
Questions for Reflection	99	(1)
Practical Exercise	100	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	100	(1)
PART II THE LAWS	101	(52)
4 The IDEA	103	(20)
Objectives	103	(1)
Chapter Outline	104	(1)
Overview	104	(1)
Historical Foundations	105	(3)
Laws and Regulations	108	(3)
Education of the Handicapped Act	111	(1)
Education for All Handicapped Children Act	111	(5)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act	116	(5)
Summary	121	(1)
Key Terms	121	(1)
Questions for Reflection	121	(1)
Practical Exercise	122	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	122	(1)
5 Family Rights and Services	123	(30)
Objectives	123	(1)
Chapter Outline	124	(1)
Overview	125	(1)
Rights	125	(12)
Services	137	(10)
Summary	147	(2)
Key Terms	149	(1)
Questions for Reflection	149	(1)
Practical Exercise	149	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	150	(3)
PART III ECSE PRACTICES
6 Methods	153	(38)
Objectives	153	(1)
Chapter Outline	154	(1)
Overview	155	(1)
Curriculum	156	(21)
The "Place" of Place	177	(5)
Indoor and Outdoor Environment: Accessibility	182	(4)
Value Conflicts	186	(1)
Practical Issues	187	(1)
Summary	188	(1)
Key Terms	189	(1)
Questions for Reflection	189	(1)
Practical Exercise	189	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	190	(1)
7 Evaluation and Assessment	191	(26)
Objectives	191	(1)
Chapter Outline	192	(1)
Overview	192	(3)
Child Find	195	(3)
Testing	198	(6)
Cultural Diversity Issues	204	(1)
Evaluation	205	(3)
Assessment	208	(2)
Communicating with Families	210	(2)
Program Evaluation	212	(3)
Summary	215	(1)
Key Terms	215	(1)
Questions for Reflection	215	(1)
Practical Exercise	216	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	216	(1)
8 Individual Planning	217	(26)
Objectives	217	(1)
Chapter Outline	218	(1)
Overview	219	(1)
Using Assessment and Evaluation Findings	220	(3)
Individualized Family Service Plans	223	(5)
Individualized Education Programs	228	(5)
"Appropriate"	233	(1)
Writing the Plans	234	(2)
Transition	236	(5)
Summary	241	(1)
Key Terms	241	(1)
Questions for Reflection	241	(1)
Practical Exercise	242	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	242	(1)
9 Technology	243	(24)
Objectives	243	(1)
Chapter Outline	244	(1)
Overview	244	(1)
"Low-Tech"	245	(1)
Assistive Technology Devices	246	(6)
Assistive Technology Services	252	(2)
Financing Options	254	(3)
ECSE Professionals and Technology	257	(2)
Television	259	(2)
Multimedia	261	(1)
Virtual Reality	261	(1)
Information Sources	262	(3)
Summary	265	(1)
Key Terms	265	(1)
Questions for Reflection	266	(1)
Practical Exercise	266	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	266	(1)
PART IV CHILDREN AND FAMILIES	267	(146)
10 Working with Children and Families	270	(30)
Objectives	270	(1)
Chapter Outline	271	(1)
Overview	271	(1)
Introduction: Statistics and the IDEA	272	(1)
Children Being Served	273	(5)
Labels	278	(3)
Family Involvement	281	(8)
Empowering Families	289	(2)
Involving Fathers	291	(1)
Siblings	292	(1)
Teaming	293	(1)
Implications for Training	294	(3)
Summary	297	(1)
Key Terms	298	(1)
Questions for Reflection	298	(1)
Practical Exercise	299	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	299	(1)
11 Communication Development	300	(26)
Objectives	300	(1)
Chapter Outline	301	(1)
Overview	301	(1)
Prevalence	302	(1)
Developmental Delays	302	(2)
Established Conditions	304	(4)
Assessment	308	(4)
Intervention	312	(10)
Working with Families	322	(1)
Summary	323	(1)
Key Terms	324	(1)
Questions for Reflection	324	(1)
Practical Exercise	324	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	325	(1)
12 Physical Development	326	(24)
Objectives	326	(1)
Chapter Outline	327	(1)
Overview	327	(2)
Prevalence	329	(1)
Developmental Delays	330	(1)
Established Conditions	331	(8)
Assessment	339	(1)
Intervention	339	(7)
Working with Families	346	(2)
Summary	348	(1)
Key Terms	348	(1)
Questions for Reflection	349	(1)
Practical Exercise	349	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	349	(1)
13 Cognitive Development	350	(19)
Objectives	350	(1)
Chapter Outline	351	(1)
Overview	351	(1)
Prevalence	352	(1)
Developmental Delays	352	(1)
Established Conditions	353	(4)
Assessment	357	(2)
Intervention	359	(7)
Working with Families	366	(1)
Summary	366	(1)
Key Terms	367	(1)
Questions for Reflection	367	(1)
Practical Exercise	367	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	368	(1)
14 Social or Emotional Development	369	(21)
Objectives	369	(1)
Chapter Outline	370	(1)
Overview	370	(2)
Prevalence	372	(1)
Developmental Delays	372	(1)
Established Conditions	373	(4)
Assessment	377	(3)
Intervention	380	(7)
Working with Families	387	(1)
Summary	388	(1)
Key Terms	388	(1)
Questions for Reflection	389	(1)
Practical Exercise	389	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	389	(1)
15 Adaptive Development	390	(23)
Objectives	390	(1)
Chapter Outline	391	(1)
Overview	391	(1)
Prevalence	392	(1)
Developmental Delays	392	(1)
Established Conditions	393	(5)
Assessment	398	(2)
Intervention	400	(7)
Working with Families	407	(2)
Summary	409	(1)
Key Terms	410	(1)
Questions for Reflection	410	(1)
Practical Exercise	411	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	411	(2)
PART V LOOKING AHEAD	413	(22)
16 Issues in Early Childhood Special Education	415	(20)
Objectives	415	(1)
Chapter Outline	416	(1)
Overview	416	(1)
Ethical Issues	417	(5)
Programmatic Issues	422	(8)
Research Issues	430	(1)
Money Issues	431	(1)
Summary	432	(1)
Key Terms	433	(1)
Questions for Reflection	433	(1)
Practical Exercise	433	(1)
Web Sites of Interest	434	(1)
RESOURCES	435	(13)
REFERENCES	448	(17)
GLOSSARY	465	(12)
INDEX	477