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Educators looking for a simple, straightforward introduction to the core concepts of teaching and supporting children with disabilities alongside their peers will want to have this resource at their fingertips. This guide is filled with practical information that will help educators who work with children ages birth through 8 teach children with disabilities alongside their peers. Pamela Brillante, EdD, is assistant professor of special education at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. She does consulting and is a former special education teacher and administrator. About the Book Disabilities and Young Children Chapter 1: Different, Yet Alike Chapter 2: Identifying the Needs of Young Children with Disabilities Chapter 3: Where to Start: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Inclusion, and Universal Design Chapter 4: Individualizing Supports and Interventions Chapter 5: Addressing Challenging Behavior Specific Disabilities Chapter 6: Speech and Language Impairments Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder Chapter 8: Visual and Hearing Impairments Chapter 9: Physical Disabilities Chapter 10: Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 11: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 12: Learning Disabilities Conclusion Glossary References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author
