SECTION 1 Early Intervention

Chapter 1 An Inclusive Approach to Early Childhood Education and Care
Introduzione
Inclusion Defined
Principles for Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Inclusion in Perspective
Rationales for Early Childhood Inclusion
Supporting Inclusion: Implications for Teachers
Benefits of Inclusion for Young Children
The Concerns and Challenges of Inclusion
Key Concepts and Tetms
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 2 Canadian Legislation: Support for Children through Early Intervention
Introduzione
Federal Legislation in Canada
Provincial and Territorial Legislationfor Child Care
Educational Legislation in Canada
National Healthcare and Prevention in Canada
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 3 Partnership with Families
Introduzione
Family Patterns and Expectations
The Family–Educator Partnership
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 4 Preparing Educators for Inclusive Programs
Introduzione
The Educator Experience in an Inclusive Setting
An Inclusive Approach to Child Development
Characteristics of Effective Educators in Inclusive Settings
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Gestione
SECTION 2 Developmental Differences
Chapter 5 An Overview of Developmental Differences
Introduzione
What Is Normal or Typical Development?
Who Are Children with Disabilities?
Classification of Developmental Differences
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 6 Children with Cognitive Delays
Introduzione
Characteristics of Cognitive Delays
Causes of Cognitive Delays
Fattori di rischio
Strategies and Ideas for Programming
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 7 Advanced Cognitive and Developmental Abilities: Children Who Are Gifted
Introduzione
Origins of Giftedness
Characteristics of Young Children Who Are Gifted and Talented
Strategies for Supporting Young Children Who Are Gifted and Talented
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 8 Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Vision
Introduzione
Disturbi dell'udito
Blindness and Vision Impairments
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 9 Orthopedic and Other Health Conditions
Introduzione
Condizioni ortopediche
Program Implications of Orthopedic Conditions
Altre condizioni di salute
Nutritional Conditions
Health Conditions and Early Childhood Practices
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 10 Mental Health Disorders
Introduzione
Emotional and Psychological Signals
Eating and Elimination Disorders
Social Adaptation Disorders
Mental Health Promotion and Prevention
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 11 Learning Disabilities
Introduzione
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
Concetti chiave e termini
SECTION 3 Planning for Inclusion
Chapter 12 Identification and the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Introduzione
The Process of Early Identification
The Educator’s Role in Early Identification
The Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Creation of the Task Analysis
Creation of an Implementation Plan
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 13 Planning Transitionsto Support Inclusion
Introduzione
Transition Goals
Perspectives on the Transition
Pianificazione della transizione
Maintaining a Positive Placement Experience
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
SECTION 4 Implementing Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Chapter 14 Intervention with Specific Age Groups: Infants,Toddlers, and School-Aged Children
Introduzione
Infant and Toddler Programs: An Overview
Infant and Toddler Intervention
Intervention for School-Aged Children
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 15 Arranging the Inclusive Learning Environment
Introduzione
The Inclusive Environment
Arrangements for Learning
Considerations for Arranging an Inclusive Early Learning Environment
Programmazione
Scheduled Time for Educators
transizioni
Termini e concetti chiave
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 16 Facilitating Social Development
Introduzione
Social Skills and Overall Development
Appropriate Social Skills: What Are They?
Acquiring Social Skills
Promoting the Development of Social Skills
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 17 Facilitating Positive Behaviour (Managing Challenging Behaviours)
Introduzione
Influences on Children’s Behaviours
When Is Intervention Necessary?
Impulse-Control, Conduct Disorders,and Disruptive Behaviours
Sfogo nervoso
How to Prevent Challenging Behaviours
Stopping a Harmful Behaviour
Summary of General Strategies for Supporting Positive Behaviour
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 18 Facilitating CognitiveLearning
Introduzione
Implications of Brain Development for Educators of Young Children
Implications and Strategies for Supporting Active Learning in the Education of Young Children
Planning and Presenting Learning Experiences
Concetti chiave e termini
Sommario
Risorse
Chapter 19 Facilitating Speech, Language, and the Development of Communication
Introduzione
Acquisizione linguistica
Sequences in Language Acquisition
Learning Language and Loving It
Speech Irregularities
key Concepts and Terms
Sommario
Risorse
Glossario
Riferimenti
Indice
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