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 -- Developmental 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 developmental-behavioral approach -- Arranging the learning environment -- Facilitating self-care, adaptive, and independence skills -- Facilitating social development -- Facilitating speech, language, and communication skills -- Facilitating pre-academic and cognitive learning -- Managing challenging behaviors -- Planning transitions to support inclusion.
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