(2007 Independent Publisher Award, Bronze Medalist in Reference)
Newly expanded and updated, The Early Intervention Dictionary defines more than 4,000 medical, therapeutic, and educational terms commonly used by the many different professionals involved in the early intervention field. It is an excellent reference to help families and professionals successfully collaborate and understand each other's terminology. It is also useful to anyone looking for clear definitions of words related to the care and development of young children in general.
The new edition includes more than 400 new entries, plus hundreds of existing terms have been updated, reflecting changes in the field, and new research, educational approaches, and treatments. Many more transition-related terms have also been added to help parents prepare for the preschool years ahead. Expanded subject areas include:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mental Illness and Neurological Issues
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Transitioning from Early Intervention to Special Education.
Other disciplines covered include:
Audiology
Counseling
Child Development
Education of the Hearing & Visually Impaired
Early Childhoold General & Special Education
Genetics
Pediatric Medicine
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Speech & Language Therapy
Social Work,
Anyone who provides or receives early intervention services can benefit from this handy reference.
Categories:
- Reference
- Dictionaries & Thesauruses
Publisher : Woodbine House
Author : Coleman, Jeanine G.
Language : English
Edition : 3
Published :2006-11-15
Number Of Pages : 457
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1890627631
ISBN-13 : 9781890627638
Item weight : 1.15 lb
Dimensions : 1 in x 5.5 in x 8.4 in
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