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Toward a Reconceptualization of the Developmental Model.
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Berkeley, Terry R.; Ludlow, Barbara L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1989
The article discusses problems inherent in using the developmental model in the implementation of programs for young children with disabilities, and proposes a reconceptualization based upon M. Lewis and M. Starr's salient responses model. The primary components of this model are presented, along with their implications for early intervention…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Early Identification and Programming for Young Gifted/Talented Handicapped.
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Karnes, Merle B.; Johnson, Lawrence J. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1986
A discussion of the Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented program, shows how one group conceptualized, developed, disseminated, and evaluated this model for identifying and programing for young gifted/talented handicapped children. Five model components are discussed: general programing, talent…
Descriptors: Early Identification, Evaluation Methods, Gifted Disabled, Models
Early Intervention and Treatment Acceptability: Multiple Perspectives for Improving Service Delivery in Home Settings.
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Paget, Kathleen D. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This article examines issues related to treatment acceptability in early intervention programs, by applying concepts pertaining to collaboration, cultural difference, compliance and freedom of choice, family life cycles, and systems theory. A paradigm for designing home-based intervention plans with families of preschoolers with behavior disorders…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Supporting Early Childhood Inclusion: Lessons Learned through a Statewide Technical Assistance Project.
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Wesley, Patricia E.; Buysse, Virginia – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1996
Describes Partnerships for Inclusion, a North Carolina statewide project providing technical assistance (TA) to communities as they develop and coordinate inclusive services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and their families. Outlines the model's development, the project's core services, strategies for promoting…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
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
Public Television and Video Technology for Rural Families with Special Needs Young Children: The ETIPS Model.
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Folio, Rhonda; Richey, Dean – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
The Educational Television Intervention Programs Project uses television and video technology to increase public awareness of early intervention and to improve family members' competence in implementing home-based intervention. The project includes a video series about child development for individuals working with both typically developing and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Disabilities, Distance Education