Inclusion in early childhood programs : children with exceptionalities

Allen, K. Eileen 1918- (Author). Langford, Rachel, 1952- (Added Author). Cowdery, Glynnis Edwards. (Added Author). Nolan, Karen, 1958- (Added Author). Cipparrone, Bernice, 1962- (Added Author). Paasche, Carol L., 1937- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780176531775 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0176531777 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xvii, 480 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Edition: Sixth Canadian ed. /
Publisher: Toronto : Nelson Education, c2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

An inclusive approach to early childhood education -- Canadian legislation : support for children through early intervention -- Partnership with families -- Preparing teachers 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 -- Social, adaptive, and learning disorders -- The developmental behavioural approach -- Identification and the Individual Program Plan (IPP) -- 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 language, speech, and the development of communication.