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Family Capacity-Building in Early Childhood Intervention: Do Context and Setting Matter?
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Dunst, Carl J.; Bruder, Mary Beth; Espe-Sherwindt, Marilyn – School Community Journal, 2014
Findings from a study investigating the effects of early intervention settings on the extent of parent involvement in IDEA Part C Infant and Toddler Programs are reported. Participants were 124 parents and other primary caregivers of children receiving early intervention in 22 states who completed an investigator-developed scale measuring…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Intervention, Family Programs, Capacity Building
Family Supports and Services in Early Intervention: A Bold Vision
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Turnbull, Ann P.; Summers, Jean Ann; Turnbull, Rud; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Winton, Pam; Roberts, Richard; Snyder, Patricia; McWilliam, Robin; Chandler, Lynette; Schrandt, Suzanne; Stowe, Matt; Bruder, Mary Beth; Divenere, Nancy; Epley, Pam; Hornback, Mergy; Huff, Barbara; Miksch, Peggy; Mitchell, Linda; Sharp, Lisa; Stroup-Rentier, Vera – Journal of Early Intervention, 2007
This article utilizes four knowledge sources to characterize a current gap in policy and practice related to serving families in early intervention (birth to 5) programs. It argues that the field of early intervention has focused primarily on implementing family-centered practices by focusing on how families and professionals should interact. The…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Family Programs, Young Children, Disabilities
Everyday Activity Settings, Natural Learning Environments, and Early Intervention Practices
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Dunst, Carl J.; Bruder, Mary Beth; Trivette, Carol M.; Hamby, Deborah W. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Findings from two studies examining the parent and child outcomes associated with different ways of conceptualizing natural learning environment early intervention practices are presented. One sample in each study was asked to indicate the extent to which early intervention practitioners implemented their interventions in everyday family or…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Learning Activities, Educational Environment, Preschool Teachers
Family-Centered Early Intervention: Clarifying Our Values for the New Millennium.
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Bruder, Mary Beth – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2000
This article discusses why the universal adoption of family-centered values and practice in early intervention is problematic in the context of the current state of early intervention. Recommendations are provided for the new millennium, including participatory research in family-centered early intervention and personnel preparation based on…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Involvement, Family Needs
Project Profile: Ninos Especiales Special Children Program. A Culturally Sensitive Early Intervention Model.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
Described is the Ninos Especiales Program, a 3-year demonstration project in Hartford, Connecticut, which provided culturally sensitive early intervention services to 34 infants with severe disabilities and their families of Puerto Rican heritage. Included is information on program philosophy, services, evaluation, and participating families.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Delivery Systems, Early Intervention, Ethnic Groups
Discharge Planning: Hospital to Home Transitions for Infants.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Walker, Linda – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1990
Research pointing to the need for routine support and followup for families with infants leaving Neonatal Intensive Care Units is described. A discharge planning process is then recommended, involving assessing the infant's needs, family functioning, family needs, and cultural considerations and linking families with community services. (JDD)
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs, Health Services
Community Inclusion Outreach Training Project. Final Report.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Brand, Marie – 1996
This final report describes activities and achievements of the Community Inclusion Project for Young Children with Disabilities, a New York State project which provided outreach training to early intervention staff, community early childhood staff, and families on the inclusion of young children with disabilities in early intervention, special…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Programs
Valued Outcomes of Service Coordination, Early Intervention, and Natural Environments.
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Dunst, Carl J.; Bruder, Mary Beth – Exceptional Children, 2002
A survey of 879 early intervention program providers and parents investigated desired outcomes of service coordination, early intervention, and natural environments practices. Results found only two outcome categories (family satisfaction and improved family quality of life) were considered to be valued outcomes of all three services. (Contains…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Environment, Evaluation Criteria
An Examination of an Alternative Early Intervention Service Delivery Model for Latino Families Whose Children Are English Language Learners. Final Report.
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Bruder, Mary Beth – 2003
The purpose of this study was to describe a research project that investigated an alternative service delivery model for infants, toddlers, and their families who were eligible for early intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These families were of Latino heritage and had Spanish as their…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention