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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 371.91 EAN: 9780023793943 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0023793945 Label: Prentice Hall Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 580 Publication Date: January 25, 1996 Publisher: Prentice Hall Studio: Prentice Hall Editorial Review: Product Description: A unique book focusing on assessment for the purpose of planning effective intervention programs, this book carefully and thoroughly examines assessment issues, considerations, and procedures that can help pinpoint intervention needs, and thus lead to more effective service. KEY TOPICS: It presents fundamentals common to all assessment, as well as those specific to the assessment of young children. A focus on assessment of family concerns, resources, and priorities presents the latest information on strategies for complying with resent legislative mandates. Emphasis throughout on family-centered assessment and assessment in natural environments, rather than solely in clinical settings, that reflects current thinking about inclusion (i.e.: infant cognitive development, preschool cognitive skills, motor skills, communication skills, social interaction skills, play skills, and self-care skills). For early childhood special educators and other professionals who work with infants and preschoolers. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Assessing Infants and Preschoolers with Special NeedsThis text is a timely and insightful work. The authors give a good overview of the major assessment instruments used in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. Procedural guidelines, cultural validity and family concerns are also discussed. I found that the book is a great reference tool to go back to when questions arise! I would recommend this book to anyone working in the field of Special Education. |
