Young Children with Special Needs : An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education

This book offers a broad introduction to educational policies, programs, practices, and services appropriate to infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers who exhibit delays and disabilities. It also does an exceptional job of addressing the issue of youngsters who are recognized as being at-risk for future problems in learning and development. Through a host of proven learning techniques and additional related resources, students will come to fully understand important theoretical and philosophical foundations in serving children whose learning is delayed. These foundations include, but are not limited to, research-based decision making, developmentally and individually appropriate practices, a holistic view of young children and their families, cultural sensitivity and competence, and activity-based interventions.