Very Young Children with Special Needs : A Formative Approach for the 21st Century

by Howard, Vikki F.; Williams, Betty Fry; Port, Patricia D.; Lepper, Cheryl

• ISBN13: 9780130280992
• ISBN10: 0130280992
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For introductory courses in early childhood special education. Designed as a foundations text, this book provides an introduction to early childhood professionals who plan to provide services and intervention to very young children with disabilities. The text explores what early childhood education is, why early childhood education is important, what early childhood educators do, and why they do it. The text is not only intended for early childhood professionals but also for individuals in other disciplineshealthcare, social work, physical and occupational therapy, child care, and those who are involved in interagency services to young children and their families.

Table of Contents

Philosophy of Early Education	1	(46)
Early Childhood Services, Yesterday, Today, and Around the World	47	(48)
Human Development	95	(68)
Development and Risking Conditions: Prenatal, Natal, and Postnatal	163	(36)
Conditions Affecting the Neurological Function	199	(50)
Inborn Variations of Development	249	(58)
Sensory Impairments and Infections	307	(48)
Discretionary Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs	355	(40)
Mandated Services for Young Children	395	(40)
Teaming with Families	435	(44)
Glossary	479	(14)
Index	493