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An inclusive approach to early education -- Federal legislation : early intervention and prevention -- Inclusive programs for young children -- Normal and exceptional development -- Developmental disabilities : causes and classifications -- Sensory impairments : hearing and vision -- Physical disabilities and health problems -- Learning and behavior disorders -- Partnership with families -- Assessment and the IFSP/IEP process -- Characteristics of effective teachers in inclusive programs -- The developmental-behavioral approach -- Arranging the learning environment -- Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills -- Facilitating preacademic and cognitive learning -- Managing challenging behaviors -- Planning transitions to support inclusion.

Filled with the history and research regarding the legal aspects, disabilities, and issues that are relevant to educating special needs children, this title addresses the approach and tools needed to provide an optimal setting for both the children and their families. It includes many checklists and forms for use within the classroom.