Strategies for Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings

This practical, hands-on-guide provides ideas for accommodating young children with disabilities in all areas of the curriculum. Adaptations are offered by activity rather than by disability, and the focus is on embedding instruction within daily routines. Short chapters, clear discussion of rationale, and plentiful examples prepare students to effectively support children with a variety of common disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, visual impairment, hearing loss, and behavioral challenges. Students have commented on the usefulness of the strategies, details, and scenarios for working in general and special early childhood education. The text is especially appropriate for seminars accompanying student teaching and internships in general education, special education, and inclusive early childhood classrooms. The support package includes the MindTap Education online learning experience as well as an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoint® slides.