Inclusion in early childhood programs

Allen, K. Eileen 1918-2015 (author.). Langford, Rachel, 1952- (author.). Cowdery, Glynnis Edwards, (author.). Nolan, Karen, 1958- (author.). Cipparrone, Bernice, 1962- (author.). Paasche, Carol L., (author.).

Summary: "Intended for students in early childhood education programs with a focus on children with special needs (disabilities): inclusion in existing children's programs, discussion of early childhood development and how best to support it, discussion of various disabilities and challenges (cognitive, learning, physical) - how to identify and plan to support."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780176841348
ISBN: 0176841342
Physical Description: print
xvii, 413 pages: color illustrations; 28 cm
Edition: Seventh Canadian edition.
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario: Nelson, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	Revision of: Inclusion in early childhood programs : children with exceptionalities. -- Sixth Canadian ed. -- Toronto : Nelson Education, 2014.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references, and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	An inclusive approach to early childhood education and care -- Canadian legislation : support for children through early intervention -- Partnership with families -- Preparing educators for inclusive programs -- An overview of developmental differences -- Children with cognitive delays -- Advanced cognitive and developmental abilities : children who are gifted -- Sensory impairments : hearing and vision -- Orthopedic and other health conditions -- Mental health disorders -- Learning disabilities -- Identification and the individual education plan (IEP) -- Planning transitions to support inclusion -- Intervention with specific age groups : infants, toddlers, and school-aged children -- Arranging the inclusive learning environment -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating positive behaviour (managing challenging behaviours) -- Facilitating cognitive learning -- Facilitating speech, language, and the development of communication.