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Adapting Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Special Needs, CourseSmart eTextbook, 7/E
Ruth E. CookSanta Clara University
M. Diane KleinCalifornia State University, Los Angeles
Annette TessierCalifornia State University, Los Angeles

ISBN-10: 0135012058
ISBN-13:  9780135012055

Publisher:  Pearson
Copyright:  2008
Format:  Electronic Book; 504 pp
Published:  12/12/2007
Status: Available


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Table of Contents

Chapter 1  Providing for Special Needs in Early Education: The Challenge  

Chapter 2  In Partnership With Families

Chapter 3  Recognizing Special Needs and Monitoring Progress

Chapter 4  Developing Individualized Intervention Plans and Programs

Chapter 5  Implementing Intervention and Instructional Strategies    

Chapter 6  Promoting Emotional and Social Development

Chapter 7  Helping Young Children Develop Motor and Self-Help Skills

Chapter 8  Nurturing Communication Skills

Chapter 9  Encouraging the Development of Cognitive Skills and Literacy

Chapter 10  Teaming:  Collaboration, Problem          



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