Download or read book Parenting Matters written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.

Download or read book Early Intervention for Special Populations of Infants and Toddlers written by Louis Michael Rossetti and published by Singular. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONTENTSPARTI: Identification, Assessment, and Management of Hearing Impairment. PART II: Enhancing the Overall Performance of Children with Physical Limitations. PART III: Effects of Cocaine and Drug Exposure. PART IV: Tracheostomy, Vocalizations, and Communicative Intentions. PART V: Development of Premature and Low Birthweight Children.

Download or read book From Neurons to Neighborhoods written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.

Download or read book Effective Early Intervention written by Michael J. Guralnick and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of rapid evolution and groundbreaking research, the field of early intervention can be understood within a common framework: the Developmental Systems Approach (DSA). Created by a highly influential leader in the field, Michael Guralnick, this evidence-based, relationship-oriented, family-centered framework focuses on strengthening the quality of key family patterns of interaction that influence a child's development. The overall integration of developmental science, our knowledge of risk and disability, intervention science, and practice provides the structure for the DSA. In this important volume, Guralnick organizes and analyzes the most current research and developments in early intervention through the lens of the DSA. Starting with a clear explanation of the foundations of early intervention, the book then applies the DSA to four vulnerable populations: children at risk due to biological factors, specifically preterm birth, children at environmental risk, children with developmental delays, and children with autism spectrum disorder. Readers will discover how the DSA can guide the development of effective services and supports for diverse young children and families, and they (TM)ll come away with insights on how to use this framework to improve early intervention programs in their own communities. An invaluable reference for early childhood researchers, faculty, and policy makers, this forward-thinking book is the key to establishing inclusive community-based early intervention systems that nurture each family's strengths and promote child development. READERS WILL: Understand the developmental science that applies to all children Learn how child development is influenced by three critical family patterns of interaction--parent-child transactions, family-orchestrated child experiences, and parent promotion of child health and safety Explore the influence of family resources as well as child-specific risk and protective factors on a child (TM)s health and development in the context of early intervention Discover ways to select interventions that are most effective for children and families based on intervention science and the DSA conceptual framework Learn the fundamentals of applying the DSA framework to designing and implementing inclusive community-based systems of early intervention

Download or read book Teaching Infants and Preschoolers with Disabilities written by Donald B. Bailey and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1992 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Intervention written by Marci J. Hanson and published by Pro-Ed. This book was released on 1995 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Intervention for Handicapped and At risk Children written by Nancy L. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This text is intended for students and professionals in special education, regular early childhood education, and related disciplines who are interested in working with young children who have handicapping or at-risk conditions before they reach school age. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, its mission, and the unique approaches for helping this young clientele."--Page vii

Download or read book Part C Updates 11th Edition written by Joan Danaher and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Part C Updates" is a compilation of information on various aspects of the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is the eleventh volume in a series of compilations, which included two editions of Part H Updates, the former name of the program. Several items have been reprinted in their entirety from the original sources. The intent of "Part C Updates" is to collect, in a convenient format, a variety of resources that meet the information needs of state and jurisdictional Part C program staff, the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education, and policy makers at all levels. Following an introduction, the report contains three sections. Section I, Part C Program Administration and Data, contains: (1) Minimum Components Under IDEA of a Statewide Comprehensive System of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs; (2) U.S. Department of Education Organization Chart; (3) Part C Funding Cycles 1987-2010; (4) Part C Allocation to State and Jurisdictional Lead Agencies Federal Fiscal Years 1987-2011; (5) Federal Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Appropriations for Grants for Infants and Families Federal Fiscal Years 1987-2011; (6) Number of Children Served Under Part C of IDEA by Age and Percentage of Population Birth through Two Years Fall 1990-Fall 2008; (7) Percentage of Infants and Toddlers Served Under Part C of IDEA by Age Cohort 2004-2008 in U.S. and Outlying Areas; (8) At-risk Infants and Toddlers Served Under Part C of IDEA as a Percentage of Population 2004-2008; (9) Infants and Toddlers Ages Birth through 2 Years Served Under Part C of IDEA by Early Intervention Setting U.S. and Outlying Areas 2004-2007; (10) Part B Eligibility Status of Children Exiting Part C Services as of Their Third Birthday U.S. and Outlying Areas 2003-2004 through 2006-2007; and (11) Part C Data Tables and Forms. Section II, Part C Program Implementation Resources, contains: (1) States' Part C Rules, Regulations and Policies: On-line Resources; (2) OSEP Policy Letters of Clarification Related to Part C of the IDEA; (3) Workforce Preparation to Serve Children Who Receive Part C Services (Project FORUM at NASDSE, March 2010); (4) "Queries": Screening and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders (NECTAC, September 2009); (5) Essential Elements of High Performing, High Quality Part C Systems (NECTAC, July 2010); (6) Part C Lead Agencies (NECTAC, August 2010); (7) State Efforts to Meet the Early Childhood Transition Requirements of IDEA (Project FORUM at NASDE, April, 2009); (8) "Executive Summary": Promoting Social-emotional Wellbeing in Early Intervention Services: A Fifty-state View (National Center for Children in Poverty, September 2009); (9) "Key Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations": Promoting the Social-emotional Wellbeing of Infants and Toddlers in Early Intervention Programs: Promising Strategies in Four Communities (National Center for Children in Poverty, June 2010). Section III, Part C Program Contact Information, contains: (1) OSEP Part C State Contacts; (2) Part C Coordinators and Infant/Toddler Program Contacts in States and Jurisdictions; (3) Chairs of State Interagency Coordinating Councils; and (4) Contact List of State ICC Staff. (Individual publications in Section II contain references.) [For the 10th edition, see ED506021.].

Download or read book Early Intervention early Childhood Special Education written by Samuel L. Odom and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention early Childhood Special Education written by Susan Rebecka Sandall and published by Ingram. This book was released on 2000 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide guidance on effective practices that are related to better outcomes for young children with disabilities, their families, and the personnel who serve them. Practices were identified through focus groups of stakeholders: practitioners, personnel trainers, researchers, administrators, and family members. These practices were integrated with those found from an extensive review of the literature. The resulting practices underwent a field validation. After an introductory chapter, chapters are provided that list recommended practices in the following areas: (1) assessment; (2) child-focused interventions; (3) family-based interventions; (4) interdisciplinary models; (5) technology applications; (6) polices, procedures, and systems change; and (7) personnel preparation. Each of these chapters begins with an introductory statement written by the research strand chair and includes the organizing principles or key features that serve as the foundation of each strand. Also included are definitions of terms that are specific to the strand. A listing of the recommended practices follows. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss methods and activities used to produce the recommended practices and provide applications to illustrate ways the practices can be used in the field. Appendices include information on applicable federal laws and resources and position papers. (Chapters include references.) (CR)

Download or read book Inclusion Works written by Faye Ong and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals written by Bonnie Keilty and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook on family–professional partnerships has been used as a go-to early intervention resource in university coursework, for inservice professional development, and as a support to families in (or considering) early intervention. This new edition has been completely revised to reflect recent research and respond to feedback that the author accumulated from users of the book, including practicing professionals and university instructors. With a focus on how families and professionals can collaborate effectively so that infants and toddlers (0–3) learn, grow, and thrive, chapters address: child learning and development, family functioning and priorities, early intervention as a support and not a substitute, and planning “what’s next” after early intervention. Specific components of early intervention—evaluation and assessment, program planning, intervention implementation, service coordination, and transition—are also discussed. This hands-on resource uses stories of families in early intervention to illustrate key concepts and provides checklists that readers can use to assess their experiences in early intervention. “This guidebook is my go-to source with families, professionals, and students. The newest edition expands upon an already exceptional book with the most recent policy and evidence-based practice recommendations. I can’t keep enough copies in my library.” —Susan Fowler, director, Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse “Supporting and empowering parents to help their infants and toddlers with delays and/or disabilities to learn and grow is key to future successes. Bonnie’s Keilty’s comprehensive work on the new edition of The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals will help to insure that Part C Early Intervention around the country will stay focused on its work with and for families.” —Roxane Romanick, Founding Board Member Early Intervention Family Alliance

Download or read book Intervention Strategies for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs written by Sharon A. Raver and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1999 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features contributions from leading professionals who have extensive experience with children who have special needs -- birth to three years of age. Extremely practical in approach, it contains "recommended practices" in early intervention that are easy to implement for serving young children and their families. Presents foundations for infant and toddler intervention and explores the importance of teamwork in early intervention. Surveys intervention strategies for developmental domains -- neuromotor development, cognitive development, and social and communication development. Considers intervention strategies for medical contexts -- for the neonatal period and for medically fragile/complex infants and toddlers. Discusses intervention with infants and toddlers who are at-risk, have multiple or severe disabilities, hearing impairment, or visual impairment. Explains how to collaborate with families and how to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan. For interventionists, educators, and families who are dealing with young children with special needs.

Download or read book Contexts of Early Intervention written by S. Kenneth Thurman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a review of the ecological and sociopolitical factors that influence a child's world, the authors scrutinize typical early intervention environments such as homes, child care centers, and public schools. Based on their collective observations, they proceed to explore the influence that familial, economic, and cultural systems have on program outcomes. Its illustrative case studies and historical perspective make this text ideal for in-service use. Scholarly as well as practical, Contexts of Early Intervention is an important professional development tool for improving early intervention programming today and envisioning a model system of service provision for tomorrow.

Download or read book Family centered Early Intervention with Infants and Toddlers written by Wesley Brown and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention written by Jack P. Shonkoff and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-05-22 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen new chapters have been added to the 2000 edition of this valuable Handbook, which serves as a core text for students and experienced professionals who are interested in the health and well being of young children. It serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, advanced trainees, service providers, and policy makers in such diverse fields as child care, early childhood education, child health, and early intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities and children in high risk environments. This book will be of interest to a broad range of disciplines including psychology, child development, early childhood education, social work, pediatrics, nursing, child psychiatry, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and social policy. A scholarly overview of the underlying knowledge base and practice of early childhood intervention, it is unique in its balance between breadth and depth and its integration of the multiple dimensions of the field.

Download or read book Early Intervention Studies for Young Children with Special Needs written by David R. Mitchell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-14 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fourth volume in the Rehabilitation Education Series. It is the first volume tobe co-edited and follows a volume on quality of life. The first few years of a child' s life sets the pattern for many issues associated with quality of life. Although intervention may at later stages enhance quality oflife, it is in these first years thatthe attitudes and systems of society can have long lasting effects. The early years are increasingly seen as the province of the educator and in children with disabilities, special education. They are already recognized as the province of the health professional. Here we attempt to take a different line re-inforcing the idea that child and family are the interacting system we serve. The needs are often multidisciplinary, but we need to recognize context as the critical marker. Thus assessment needs tobe linked to program mes and therefore programmes themselves have tobe evaluated, and environmental issues underlined. In particular the contribu tion from those with sociological interests are noted. Intervention, whether it be psychological or educational, is frequently and ideally placed in the hands of parents or the nearest caregiver. The professional becomes the processor ever mindful of the context in which needs and goals are experienced. These issues are basic to the issues of quality of life. D.R.M. R.I.B.