HANDBOOK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -- HANDBOOK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Importance of Early Childhood Education -- Abstract -- Identification -- The Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Medical Issues -- Socialization -- Play And it's Importance -- Fine and Gross Motor Development -- Pre-Academics -- Expressive and Receptive Language -- Exposure to Technology -- Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Supportive Reading Strategies for Young Children Who Have Difficulty Learning to Read -- Whole-Text Reading -- Book Reading -- Chart or Board Reading -- Language Experience -- Shared Experience Stories -- Individual Dictation Activities -- A Broad Word Recognition Program -- Multiple Strategies for Word Recognition -- Sight -- Context -- Word Analysis -- Supportive Reading Games -- Types of Game Cards -- Types of Games -- Summary -- References -- Literacy in Early Childhood -- Abstract -- A Brief History of Literacy and Early Childhood Education -- Literacy in Relation to Language Acquisition -- Factors that Influence Early Childhood Literacy -- Summary -- References -- Early Identification in Exceptionally Gifted Children -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Defining Gifted -- The Need for Early Identification -- Early Identification Methods -- Contribution to the Early Identification in Exceptionally Gifted Children -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Creating Early Literacy Opportunities for Children with Complex Communication Needs -- Defining Basic Concepts and Terms -- Augmentative and Alternative Communication -- Symbols -- Aided Language Stimulation -- Core Vocabulary -- Fringe Vocabulary -- Communicative Functions -- Mismatch between Communication Goals and Opportunities -- Making Books Accessible for Children with -- Complex Communication Needs -- Suggested Steps -- Step 1: Select a Book.

Step 2: Write Your Story -- Step 3: Select Your Picture Symbols -- Step 4: Attach Symbols to Your Story -- Step 6: "Reading" the Story -- More Than One Way to Express a Single Thought -- References -- Addressing Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Settings -- Introduction -- Interventions to Decrease Challenging Behavior in -- Early Childhood Settings -- Antecedent Interventions -- Example from Research -- Functional Communication Training -- Example from Research -- Instruction -- Example from Research -- Reinforcement Procedures -- Example from Research -- Summary -- References -- Early Intervention Services and Part C of IDEA -- Definition of the Target Population -- Public Awareness Program -- Referral Processes -- Screening, Evaluation, and Identification -- Step 1: Estimate the Number of Children with Diagnosed Conditions -- Step 2: Estimate the Number of Children with Developmental Delay -- Step 3: Estimate the Number of Children at Risk of Developmental Delay -- Eligibility Determination -- Tracking and Coordination -- Developmental Delay -- Early Intervention Services: -- An Overview and Guiding Principles -- Community Outreach and Parent Contacts -- References -- The Obesity Epidemic among Young Children -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Definition -- Health Issues Related to Obesity in Children -- Costs -- Social and Emotional Issues -- Causes and Contributors to Overweight and Obesity -- Lifestyle, Food and Exercise -- Physical Activity and Technology -- Sleep -- Working Parents and Day Care -- Prenatal Factors -- Genetics -- Weight Gain during Pregnancy -- Maternal Smoking -- The Role of Infant Feeding and Home Environment -- Breast Feeding -- Breast Feeding and the Gastrointestinal Microbiota -- Parent Infant Interactions -- Transition from Breast Milk to Adult Diet -- Parents Attitudes towards Foods/Eating -- Obesity and Learning.

Prevention and Intervention -- Conclusion/Recommendation -- In the Home -- In the Community -- References -- Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten Health -- Principles of Growth and Development -- Physiological Development of the Toddler - 1-3 Years -- Psychosocial Development of the Toddler -- Cognitive Development of the Toddler -- Growth and Development of the Preschooler -- Age 3-6 Years -- Physiological Development of the Preschooler -- Psychosocial Development of the Preschooler -- Play -- Nutrition -- Communication -- Prevention Issues for Children -- Screenings -- School Nurse -- Immunizations -- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) -- Poliomyelitis -- Hepatitis B -- Measles, Mumps and Rubella -- Varicella -- Hepatitis A -- Influenza -- Pneumococcal Disease -- Injury Prevention and School Safety -- Common Childhood Infections -- Cold Sores -- Common Colds -- Diarrhea -- Head Lice -- Impetigo -- Fever -- A Healthy Childhood and Life -- References -- A Meta-Analytic Assessment of Recent Pediatric Cognitive Rehabilitation Efficacy Research -- Meta-Analytic Investigations -- A Taxonomy for Selecting Pediatric CRT Investgations -- Categories of Pediatric TBI Efficacy Research -- Treatment Efficacy -- Attention -- Memory -- Executive Functioning -- Discussion -- Directions -- References -- Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention -- Developmental Changes: Physical, Sensory, and Cognitive Progression of the First Two Years -- Occupational Therapy in the Neonatal -- Intensive Care Unit -- Psychosocial Considerations of Infant Mental Health -- Early Intervention: Home and School Based Services -- Occupational Therapy Intervention Methods -- Common Assessments Used in Pediatric Occupational Therapy -- Summary -- References -- A Children Centered Principal -- Introduction -- Walks in the Door -- The Homeless Child.

The Principal's Response -- Action Steps -- References -- Preschool Curriculum: The Issues and Concerns -- Preschool Programs -- Trends toward Accountability -- Standards and Curriculum -- Curriculum in Pre-K Settings -- Developmentally Appropriate -- Comprehensive -- Integrated -- Balanced -- Culture and Diversity -- On-Going Assessment -- Research- and Theory-Based -- Standards- and Learning Outcomes-Based -- Family Involvement -- Teacher Professional Development -- Physical Well-Being and Motor Development -- Social and Emotional Development -- Language and Literacy Development -- Phonemic Awareness -- Alphabetic Principle -- Print Awareness -- Early Writing Development -- Oral Language -- Cognitive Development and General Knowledge -- Putting it All Together -- Who -- What -- Where -- How -- Why -- References -- The Administration of Pre-School Programs -- Administration of Preschool Programs -- Personnel -- Children, Families and Community -- Documentation of Policies, Procedures and Outcomes -- 1. Common Documentation of Children's Records -- 2. Common Documentation of Teaching Staff's Records -- 3. Common Documentation of Administrative Records -- 4. Documentation of Partnerships -- Preparation and Future of Preschool Administrators -- References -- Motor Skills and Physical Play -- Low Levels of Physical Activity are Linked -- with Obesity -- Foundation for Future Lifetime Motor Skills -- Girls vs. Boys -- Physical Activity is Linked with Cognition -- Fundamental Motor Skills -- How to Incorporate and Teach FMS on Your Playground -- Mastery-Focused Climate -- Motor Skill Toys and Challenge Level -- Classroom Concepts -- Teacher Modeling -- It's Doable! -- References -- The Journey: Early Education for All Young Children -- Initial Steps -- Early Influences -- Kindergarten -- Roadblocks and Barriers -- Progressive Forces -- Legislation Begins.

Continued Efforts -- Increased Standards and Accountability -- Impact on Early Childhood Education -- Current Pathway to the Future -- Personnel Preparation -- Collaborative Processes -- Natural Environments -- Least Restrictive Environment -- Inclusive Practices for ALL -- References -- Early Childhood Education and Head Start: A Summary and Review -- Index.