Inclusive Early Childhood Education Merging Positive Behavioral Supports, Activity-Based Intervention, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice

by Richey, David Dean; Wheeler, John J.

• ISBN13: 9780766802735
• ISBN10: 0766802736
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-13
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Written in an easy-to-understand style, this new book discusses how to merge early childhood and early childhood special education disciplines. The book focuses on the most effective practices in positive behavioral support, activities-based intervention, and developmentally appropriate practice for educating all children, including those with disabilities, in inclusive settings. It's an up-to-date combination of theory and practice in an important area in education.

Author Biography

Dr. David Dean Richey currently serves as Interim Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Early Childhood Special Education at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He received his Ph.D. in Education with emphasis in early intervention and child development from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1975. Dr. Richey and his wife Linda are the parents of three young adult children: Amanda, Patrick, and Adam. Dr. John Wheeler currently serves as Interim Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Special Education at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He received his Ph.D. in Education with emphasis in Special Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1989. Dr. Wheeler is the parent of two young children, Alli and Ben.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Preface	ix
SECTION I Principles Overview	1	(144)
Introduction	3	(28)
D. Richey
Family/Professional Collaboration: A Parent's Perspective	31	(41)
C. Russell
Principles of Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)	72	(31)
J. Wheeler
Principles of Activity-Based Intervention (ABI)	103	(24)
D. Richey
Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)	127	(18)
L. Richey
SECTION II Procedures Overview	145	(60)
Assessment	148	(26)
J. Wheeler
Effective Teaching and Intervention Practices	174	(31)
J. Wheeler
SECTION III Issues Overview	205	(42)
Respecting Cultural Diversity	207	(17)
E. Jackson
Future Directions in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	224	(23)
D. Richey
L. Richey
C. Russell
J. Wheeler)
SECTION IV Applications Overview	247	(84)
Applying PBS, ABI, and DAP in Inclusive Infant/Toddler Settings	249	(27)
D. Richey
Applying PBS, ABI, and DAP in Inclusive Preschool and Kindergarten Settings	276	(21)
L. Richey
Applying PBS, ABI, and DAP in Inclusive Early Elementary Grades	297	(34)
C. Russell
J. Wheeler
Appendix A Individualized Family Service Plan	331	(8)
Appendix B Sample Format for an Individualized Family Service Plan	339	(16)
Index	355