# Making Preschool Inclusion Work

**Strategies for Supporting Children, Teachers, and Programs**  
*[Anne Marie Richardson-Gibbs, M.A.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=18344&Name=Anne%20Marie+Richardson-Gibbs,%20M.A.), [M. Diane Klein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2765&Name=M.+Klein,Ph.D.,%20CCC-SLP)*  
Early Childhood, Higher Education

This comprehensive textbook gives education professionals a thorough introduction to inclusion supports: evidence-based practices and strategies that help children with disabilities fully participate in preschool classrooms.

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**EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDANCE ON:**
- planning and delivering creative, cost-effective inclusion services and accommodations _(includes detailed guidance for administrators)_
- successfully using today's best models to implement inclusion supports, such as itinerant teaching, consultation, and co-teaching
- preparing for and conducting an effective IEP meeting, with concrete strategies for working collaboratively with parents
- solving problems and managing conflict
- applying Universal Design for Learning principles to classroom instruction
- using teaching strategies that engage and support all children
- addressing the needs and challenges commonly associated with specific disabilities, including autism, visual and hearing impairments, and physical disabilities
- preventing and managing challenging behavior with positive behavioral supports
- supporting kindergarten readiness and ensuring a smooth transition between programs

**PRACTICAL MATERIALS:** In-depth case studies and vignettes from both professional and parent perspectives, strategies for adapting curriculum content, disability-specific interventions to keep and use as a reference.

## Reviews
- *California Bookwatch, Education Shelf - August 29, 2014*  
“Packed with concrete ideas and problem-solving techniques teachers will find key to creating successful programs.”

- *Deborah Chen, Professor, Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge - December 11, 2013*  
“This must-have evidence-based resource highlights the essential components, critical considerations, and practical strategies for promoting high quality learning experiences for preschoolers with a range of abilities and learning needs.”

- *Pamela Winton, Senior Scientist and Director of Outreach, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute - December 11, 2013*  
“The case examples bring the content to life and help the reader with application of the concepts, research and policies that undergird inclusion.”

- *Maurine Ballard-Rosa, Professor, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), California State University, Sacramento - December 11, 2013*  
“A much-needed resource for training professionals in the key differences between successful inclusion and having children with disabilities just 'being there.'”

- *Laurie Dinnebeil, Professor and Daso Herb Chair, Co-Director, School of Inter-Professional Teaming, University of Toledo - December 6, 2013*  
“A wonderful resource that addresses major issues related to successful preschool inclusion . . . will help readers apply what they are learning to their own experiences.”

- *Bonnie Keilty, City College of New York, CUNY, Brooklyn, NY - December 5, 2013*  
“A valued guide for administrators and inclusion teams creating, implementing, or evaluating their work with young children with diverse abilities.”

**Authors:** [Anne Marie Richardson-Gibbs M.A.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=18344&Name=Anne+Marie+Richardson-Gibbs++M.A.), [M. Diane Klein Ph.D., CCC-SLP](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2765&Name=M.+Diane+Klein+Ph.D.%2c+CCC-SLP)  
**Foreword Author:** [Marci J. Hanson Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1054&Name=Marci+J.+Hanson+Ph.D.)

**A featured book in our [Successful Early Childhood Inclusion Kit!](http://products.brookespublishing.com/Successful-Early-Childhood-Inclusion-Kit-P818.aspx)