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Peer reviewedCarta, Judith J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994
This brief article responds to a previous article on guidelines developed by professional associations for developmentally appropriate early childhood special education practices. The importance of individualization in the application of practices is emphasized, and sample criteria are offered for evaluating the practices. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBrown, Carole W.; Seklemian, Patti – Journal of Early Intervention, 1993
This paper reviews the Supreme Court's Zebley decision which expanded the definition of disability in young children by including functional equivalence; compares regulations and practices under the Social Security Administration and Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and offers guidelines concerning the intent of the law,…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Definitions, Disabilities
Peer reviewedRisley, Todd R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Reacting to an article describing the Individualized Support Project Program (EC 618 445) for young children with autism and their families, this article notes that the program's primary purpose is family preservation through restoring family efficacy, solving child behavior problems, and establishing child communication. The program is seen as…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs
Peer reviewedWolery, Mark – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Responding to an article (EC 618 445) describing an individualized program for young children with severe disabilities, including autism, and their families, this article notes features of the program such as its individualized nature, its emphasis on building capacity in families and early intervention providers, and its integrative practices…
Descriptors: Autism, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedHowe, Dara – Journal of Early Intervention, 1995
A parent of a child with multiple disabilities and profound delays comments on the quantity and quality of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives concerning social competence in preschoolers with disabilities. The paper stresses the critical importance of social competence and the need for schools to give it priority over achieving…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum, Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs
Peer reviewedMcCollum, Jeanette – Journal of Early Intervention, 1995
This commentary on the quantity and quality of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives dealing with social competence in preschoolers with disabilities focuses on whether IEP goals and objectives are meaningful for achieving a functional effect, influencing social competence beyond the specific skill, and influencing the child's…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Generalization, Individualized Education Programs, Interpersonal Competence
