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Dr. Effie Papoutsis Kritikos is a professor in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University, where she has taught for ten years. She is multi-certified in various areas of special education, including speech-language pathology. Dr. Kritikos has written, reviewed and presented numerous papers for a multitude of organizations and is the author of the textbook, Special Education Assessment: Issues and Strategies Affecting Today’s Classrooms.
Dr. Phyllis LeDosquet is an associate professor in early childhood special education in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University where she has coordinated and taught courses in the early childhood special education program for seven years. She has over 20 years experience in the assessment of infants, toddlers, and young children with exceptional learning needs and has provided support to children, families and educators in both home and school environments.
Dr. Mark Melton, LCSW, is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University, where he has taught for five years. Dr. Melton has experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and clinical supervisor in various special education settings. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Melton maintains a private practice in clinical social work supporting children with behavioral and regulatory challenges and their families.
A Focus on Best Practices for Effective Intervention and Development
Part I Foundations of Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
Chapter One: Introduction to Children with Special Needs
History of Early Childhood Special Education
History of Assessment
Overview of Text
Part I: Foundations of Assessment in ECSE
Part II: Assessment Approaches and Considerations
Part III: Developmental Domains
Using the Text
Conclusion
Chapter Two: Legal Issues
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Huan
History of Legislation
The Public Law (P.L. 94-142)
Breakpoint Practice
The Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Structure of the IDEA
Part B Services
Part C Services
Key Provisions of Part C Services
Interagency Coordinating Councils
Assessment and Eligibility
Natural Environments
Individualized Family Service Plan
No Child Left Behind and IDEIA
Early Childhood Special Education Assessment and Legal Trends
Revisiting Huan
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References
Chapter Three: Family Diversity and Assessment
Assessing Sarah
Diversity in America Today
Family Systems Theory
Boundaries
Roles
Rules
Hierarchy
Equilibrium
Culture Defined
Race and Ethnicity
Gender
Religion
Age
Geography
Income
Language
Contextualizing Culture
Family Centered Service Delivery
Knowledge for Developing Cultural Competencies
Skills for Developing Cultural Competency
Steps for Self-Reflection
Revisiting Sarah
Chapter Four: Collaboration
Assessing Michelle
Collaboration
Team Process
Collaboration Models
Multidisciplinary Approach
Interdisciplinary Approach
Transdisciplinary Approach
Best Collaboration Practice
Fostering Collaborative Assessment Relationships
Effective Communication
Revisiting Michelle
Part II Assessment Approaches and Considerations
Chapter Five: Technical Aspects of Assessment
Assessing Judy
Norm-Reverenced, Standardized Testing
Application to the Classroom
Reliability
Reliability Types
Validity
Validity Types
Curriculum-Based Measurement and Validity and Reliability
Curriculum-Based Assessment
Norms and Testing
Revisiting Judy
Chapter Six: Assessment Models
Assessing Anna
Alternative Assessment Models
Performance-Based Assessment
Authentic Assessment
Judgment-Based Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Play-Based Assessment
Dynamic Assessment
Revisiting Anna
Chapter Seven: Environmental Analysis
Assessing Carlos
Early Childhood Environments
Environmental Analysis
Environmental Rating Scales
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Supporting Assessment Tools
Environmental Analysis and Curriculum
Special Needs and the Learning Environment
Health and Safety
Families as Partners
Relationships
Inclusion
Grouping
Scaffolding and Mediation
Embedded Instruction
Positive Behavioral Supports
Reassessing Carlos
Chapter Eight: Observational Assessment
Assessing Athena
Definitions
Rubrics
Observations
ABC Procedure
Observational Recording System
Recording Techniques
Checklists and Rating Scales
Checklists and Rating Scales for Autism
Checklists and Rating Scales for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Checklists and Rating Scales for Atypical Behavior
Checklists and Rating Scales for Environmental Assessments
Revisiting Athena
Part III Developmental Domains
Chapter Nine: Sensory Assessment
Assessing Louie
Vision Assessment
Visual Process
Vision Disorders
Visual Concerns
Functional Vision Assessment
Assessment of Visual Motor Skills
Final Considerations
Hearing Assessment
Physiology of Hearing
Hearing Testing
Types of Hearing Loss
Etiology
Severity
Modes of Communication
Central Auditory Hearing Loss
Auditory Processing Tests
Assistive Technologies
Models of Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Areas
Other Considerations
Sorting it Out
Failures in Self-Regulation
Revisiting Louie
Chapter Ten: Cognitive and Social-Emotional Assessment
Assessing Joey
Cognition and Social-Emotional Development
Major Theories
Piaget
Vygotsky
Multiple Intelligences
Social-Emotional Intelligence
Assessment of Cognition
Standardized (Norm-Referenced) Assessments
Criterion and Curriculum-Referenced Assessments
Assessment of Social-Emotional Development
Assessment Tools for Social-Emotional Development
Assessment Considerations
Revisiting Joey
Chapter Eleven: Communication
Assessing Anita
Definitions of Receptive and Expressive Language
Form, Content and Use
Assessing Language
Screening
Screening Tools
Comprehensive Assessment
Comprehensive Standardized Assessment Tools
Global Testing
General Language Tests
Receptive Vocabulary
Expressive Vocabulary
Auditory Comprehension and Discrimination
Pragmatic Language
Criterion and Curriculum Referenced Assessment
Informal Measures
Language Samples
Revisiting Anita
Chapter Twelve: Motor Development and Adaptive Skills
Assessing Marcus
Motor Development
Gross Motor Development
Reflex Assessment
Muscle Tone
Gross Motor Milestones
Fine Motor Development
Self-help/Adaptive Development
Feeding
Development of Feeding Skills
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Self-Help Skill Assessments
Revisiting Marcus
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