The Developmental Systems Approach to Early Intervention
The Developmental Systems Approach to Early Intervention
Michael J. Guralnick, Ph.D.
Early Childhood
A more consistent, coherent, and effective early intervention system is the goal of this enlightening book, which describes a state-of-the-art, research-based developmental systems model to guide programs for children from birth to 5 years of age.
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- Three core principles of the developmental systems model. You'll learn the importance of applying a developmental framework to early intervention, integrating the services of various agencies and personnel, and maximizing inclusion in home and community life for children with disabilities.
- Practices in the United States. Leading experts help guide decision-making with both broad suggestions and specific recommendations for improving practices in key areas and across diverse communities.
- Practices in other countries. Experts from other countries — including Austria, Australia, Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, and Sweden — share valuable insights and relate their early intervention approaches to the developmental systems model.
You'll receive expert guidance on improving
- screening and points of access
- interdisciplinary assessment
- assessment of family characteristics and needs
- preventive intervention for children at risk
- early intervention for children with disabilities
- evaluation of program effectiveness
- transitions for children with disabilities
Designed to help administrators, policymakers, and graduate-level students effect change for many years to come, this comprehensive guide will help you create early intervention programs that are based on research but still address the needs of individual children and families.
Reviews
: ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants ‐ January 25, 2008
"This book [gives] a better understanding of the possibilities and barriers to successful early intervention worldwide."
Volume Editor: Michael J. Guralnick Ph.D.
Chapter Authors:
- Michal Al-Yagon Ph.D.,
- Eva Bjork-Akesson Ph.D.,
- Cathryn Booth-LaForce Ph.D.,
- Michele Bottos,
- Mary Beth Bruder Ph.D.,
- Dana Brynelsen,
- Barry Carpenter Ph.D., O.B.E.,
- Beatrice Dalla Barba,
- Ennio Del Giudice,
- Maria Drossinou Ph.D.,
- Dale Clark Farran Ph.D.,
- Marta Gracia Garcia Ph.D.,
- M. Teresa Garcia-Die Ph.D.,
- Walter S. Gilliam Ph.D.,
- Climent Giné Giné Ph.D.,
- Hillel Goelman Ph.D.,
- Mats Granlund Ph.D.,
- Robin H. Gurwitch Ph.D.,
- Gloria L. Harbin Ph.D.,
- Penny Hauser-Cram,
- Alan Hayes Ph.D. Macq., FA,
- Kathleen Hebbeler Ph.D.,
- Karsten Hundeide Ph.D.,
- Efthalia N. Kaderoglou,
- Jean F. Kelly Ph.D.,
- Coral Kemp Ph.D.,
- Laura A. Knight M.S.,
- Gerard M. Kysela Ph.D.,
- Sangeeta Mallik Ph.D.,
- Malka Margalit Ph.D.,
- Linda C. Mayes,
- R.A. McWilliam Ph.D.,
- Samuel J. Meisels,
- Rosa Vilaseca Momplet Ph.D.,
- Gael I. Orsmond Ph.D.,
- Salvatore Ottaviano,
- Lorenzo Pavone,
- Mari Pighini,
- Traci Powell Ph.D.,
- Manfred Pretis Ph.D.,
- Martino Ruggieri,
- Philippa Russell Ph.D., CBE,
- Henning Rye Ph.D.,
- Susan J. Spieker Ph.D.,
- Donna Spiker Ph.D.,
- Marji Erickson Warfield Ph.D.,
- Mark L. Wolraich