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Direct linkKoegel, Robert L., Ed.; Koegel, Lynn Kern, Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2019
One of the most respected and widely used autism interventions, Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to modify key behaviors in children--leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Now the pioneering experts behind PRT have created a comprehensive modern guide to this…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Communication Skills
Jimenez, Terese C., Ed.; Graf, Victoria L., Ed. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2008
Developed as a resource for educators and parents who teach and support the more than 6.5 million students with disabilities, this book includes contributions from acknowledged special and general education professionals. Contributors address overarching issues in the field and focus on topics that are relevant to students no matter what their…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Early Intervention, General Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Sacks, Sharon Z.; Silberman, Rosanne K. – 1998
The 15 papers in this book on teaching students who have visual impairments and other disabilities are grouped into three parts which examine first, characteristics of students with visual impairments and other disabilities; second, the instructional process, curriculum, and methods; and, third, disability-specific curriculum. The papers are: (1)…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Alternative Assessment, Computer Assisted Instruction
Safford, Philip L., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This collection of papers recognizes ways in which the context of educational policy and its implications for practice have, in combination with other influences, defined early childhood special education and influenced its development. An introduction by Philip L. Safford is presented. Subsequent papers have the following titles and authors:…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Peck, Charles A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This text summarizes the state of knowledge in the field of early childhood integration of children with disabilities. The 14 chapters are grouped in sections which focus on relationships, curriculum planning, organizational supports, and values/attitudes, respectively. Chapters have the following titles and authors: "Ecological Perspectives on…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Consultation Programs, Cooperation, Delivery Systems
Download full textNational Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1996
Twenty-seven categorical and topical reports by nationally preeminent scholars comprise this report, intended to provide background information for Congress in reauthorizing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An introductory synthesis addresses principles of the IDEA, evidence of the Law's effectiveness and the effectiveness…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Cooperative Programs
McLaughlin, Phillip J., Ed.; Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1996
This book presents 19 chapters on life span perspectives and service issues for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The book presents best practices and provides a view of the range of services necessary to work with people who have those disabilities. It is intended to provide a core reference for providers in the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Autism, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies
Wang, Margaret C., Ed.; And Others – 1995
This second edition presents 15 papers intended to summarize the well-confirmed knowledge in the field of special education. The handbook is divided into three sections: the first on students with mild disabilities, those at risk for school failure, and those needing remedial help; the second on distinct disabilities; and the third on general…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Odom, Samuel L.; McLean, Mary E. – 1996
This book's 15 chapters elaborate on specific educational practices in early intervention and early childhood special education, recommended by a task force of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division of Early Childhood. The selected practices were identified through a process involving analysis of expert opinions, professional consensus,…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development
Zigler, Edward, Ed.; Styfco, Sally J., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2004
The future of Head Start depends on how well people learn from and apply the lessons from its past. That's why everyone involved in early education needs this timely, forward-thinking book from the leader of Head Start. The first book to capture the Head Start debates in all their complexity and diversity, this landmark volume brings together the…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, School Readiness, Social Work, Parent Participation
