Allen, K. Eileen <br/><br/>
The exceptional child  : inclusion in early childhood education 
/ K. Eileen Allen, Glynnis E. Cowdery 
 - Ninth edition 
 - xxiii, 666 pages :  color illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages [626]-649) and index. 
<br/><br/>Section 1. Early intervention and public policy An inclusive approach to early education Federal legislation : early intervention and prevention Inclusive programs for young children Section 2. Likenesses and differences among children Normal and exceptional development Development disabilities : causes and classifications Sensory impairments : hearing and vision Physical disabilities and health problems Learning and behavior disorders Section 3. Planning for inclusion Partnership with families Assessment and the IFSP/IEP process Characteristics of effective teachers in inclusive programs Section 4. Implementing inclusive early childhood programs The development-behavioral approach Arranging the learning environment Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills Facilitating social development Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills Facilitating cognitive learning Managing challenging behaviors Planning transitions to support inclusion 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780357630693 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Special education--United States<br/>Inclusive education--United States<br/>Children with disabilities--Education (Preschool)--United States
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>371.9046