The exceptional child : inclusion in early childhood education / created by K. Eileen Allen and Glynnis E. Cowdery.

Includes bibliography and index

SECTION 1: EARLY INTERVENTION AND PUBLIC POLICY.1. An Inclusive Approach to Early Education.2. Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Prevention.3. Inclusive Programs for Young Children.Section 1 Wrap Up: Early Intervention & Public Policy.SECTION 2: LIKENESSES AND DIFFERENCES AMONG CHILDREN.4. Normal and Exceptional Development.5. Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classifications.6. Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Vision.7. Physical Disabilities and Health Problems.8. Learning and Behavior Disorders.Section 2 Wrap Up: Likenesses and Differences Among Children.SECTION 3: PLANNING FOR INCLUSION.9. Partnership with Families.10. Assessment and the IFSP/IEP Process.11. Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs.Section 3 Wrap Up: Planning for Inclusion.SECTION 4: IMPLEMENTING INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.12. The Developmental-Behavioral Approach.13. Arranging the Learning Environment.14. Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills.15. Facilitating Social Development.16. Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills.17. Facilitating Pre-Academic and Cognitive Learning.18. Managing Challenging Behaviors.19. Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion.Section 4 Wrap Up: Implementing Inclusive Early Childhood Programs.Appendix A: Culminating Activities.Appendix B: Skill Profile (0–72 Months).Appendix C: Sources of Information, Support, and Training Material for Teachers and Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities.Appendix D: Early Learning and Developmental Diversity.Appendix E: Sample IFSP Form.Glossary.References.Index.