An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, Second Edition, is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students of early intervention, special education, and child development, and it serves as a practical in-service resource for program administrators, therapists, interventionists, and other members of transdisciplinary teams.

Early childhood professionals--learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children ages birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide, you'll discover how to embed learning opportunities developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to : implement ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk ; create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young children's natural routines and interactions ; seamlessly link screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation ; develop individualized IFSP and IEP goals ; observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps ; understand and address the challenges of establishing evidence-based practices ; work as a team with other professionals and families. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more, this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators.

CD-ROM: Includes the Environmental Screening questionnaire and the Social Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure, experimental ed. for infant, toddler and preschool-age.

The definitive guide to routines-based early intervention--straight from the leading authority on this highly respected, family-centered model. Includes step-by-step guidance on each part of the model, plus more than 25 photocopiable checklists to

"Developed by the experts who pioneered the Primary Service Provider approach, The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook, 2nd Edition discusses the benefits of the PSP model and shows readers how to put it into action. Readily usable forms, checklists, and other tools assist practitioners in implementing the practices at the program and family level"--

Early childhood professionals, learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide, you'll discover how to embed learning oportunities in everyday activities to help children acquire and genralize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benfits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to apply this popular approach with children in center-and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample forms throughout clarify important points and procedures. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators. The text that helps you: implememt ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk; create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young chidren's natural routines and interaction; develop indiviualized IFSP and IEP goals; observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps; and more.

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.

Aligned with DEC recommended practices and CEC standards! A must for future early interventionists.

"Childress provides extensive information about conducting EI visits and gathering information to individualize intervention and develop service plans. This workbook allows practitioners to reflect on what they do, why and how they do it, and how their practices influence the quality of EI services. In this way, they can learn to manage their workload and thereby avoid burnout through time management strategies, stress management, and ongoing professional development"--

This text is full of practical ideas to help all early years children enjoy developing their movement abilities. Each activity uses rhymes and jingles and some have music. This is to enhance the children's rhythmic ability, their listening skills and their phonological awareness. There are many activities that form the basis of lesson plans. The material shows how the learning outcomes fulfil the criteria set out in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage and the 5-14 Guidelines (Expressive Arts). The activities will be great fun for all children, whether they find movement easy and are always on the look-out for challenges, or whether they are less confident. The book aims to support teachers in their work to help all children fulfill their potential, offering guidance on diagnosis and assessment of skills and weaknesses as well as observation and progression. Chapters include developing the basic movement patterns: gross movements, fine movements and manipulative skills; developing sensory integration; teaching and observing movement; and detailed lesson plans. All children, whatever their level of ability, can be helped to be more confident and competent movers - a process which often also results in improved self-esteem. Teachers and support staff in all early years settings will find much in this book to inspire and enthuse all children in their care.