Healthy development in young children : evidence-based interventions for early education / edited by Vincent C. Alfonso and George J. DuPaul.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alfonso, Vincent C., editor.

DuPaul, George J., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child psychology.

Educational psychology.

Learning, Psychology of.

Effective teaching.

Psychology, Child.

Medical Subjects:

Psychology, Child.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 351 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington : American Psychological Association, 2020.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

"Every year brings new research studies that aim to describe early childhood development. Despite this boom in research, there has been little useful translation of these studies into clear recommendations for educators and mental health practitioners. This book shows experienced educators and mental health practitioners who work with young children (2 5 years of age) how to implement programs and interventions based on the latest scientific research in day care centers, preschools, special education settings, and kindergartens. Chapters in this volume offer guidelines on child assessment across five key areas of development-cognitive, language, behavioral and social emotional functioning, adaptive behavior, and motor skills. Contributors describe interventions to help children meet age appropriate expectations regarding cognitive and emotional maturity, and other key developmental tasks including numerical understanding, early literacy programs; and play. Other chapters discuss broad policies and legal issues impacting early education. Special attention is given to interventions for preschoolers with developmental disabilities, and the unique needs of children who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Psychologists, speech language pathologists, social workers, and teachers will find a wealth of information in this comprehensive, practical volume."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contributors

Preface and acknowledgements

Introduction: The importance of early childhood development, education, and intervention

I. Assessment

II. Preparing for school : ensuring academic success

III. High-quality learning environments

IV. Special populations

V. Advocacy for early education

Index

About the editors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2020.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Online version: Healthy development in young children

ISBN:

9781433832314

1433832313

1433833700

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.