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Communication Disorders Resources Language: English
Publisher: University of Virginia Curry School of Education (2006)
Description: Links to information and resources about communication disorders are available on this Web page.
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Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services C.L.A.S Early Childhood Research Institute Language: Spanish, English
Description: The materials and resources available on this site reflect the intersection of culture and language, disabilities and child development. This site is to help inform consumers (e.g., practitioners, families, and researchers) about materials and practices that are available and the contexts in which they might select a given material or practice. Parts of the site can also be read in Spanish and several other languages from links on the home page.
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Dreamms for Kids, Inc. Assistive Technology Solutions Language: English
Publisher: Dreamms for Kids, Inc. (2009)
Description: This website provides links to organizations that can assist children with special needs to act and play like regular children. Links to sites with toys, software, assistive equipment, and recreational equipment.
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Early Intervention for young children with developmental disabilities
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Author: Light, Janice
Publisher: Penn State University (2009)
Description: The Penn State Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has recently completed ground-breaking research on early intervention to maximize language and communication with young children who have developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. There is a comprehensive website with step-by-step information, as well as photographs and video clips demonstrating young kids in action, at http://aackids.psu.edu. Children as young as 6 months old who were at risk for significant communication difficulties were successful participants in this program.
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Language: English
Publisher: Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012)
Description: This website provides information on birth defects and disabilities through fact sheets and other publications. Some of the publications are also available in Spanish.
Their work includes identifying the causes of and preventing birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.
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General Information
A Parent Guide to Special Education, the IEP Process and School Success Language: English
Publisher: Understanding Special Education.com (2012)
Description: This website provides parent friendly information on special education. It includes sections on special education law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 504s, Learning Disorders, the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), parent support, and special education terms.
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Autism Speaks Video Glossary Language: English
Publisher: Autism Speaks Inc (2012)
Description: Autism Speaks, in collaboration with First Signs and Florida State University’s Autism Institute, recently added a new treatment section to its online Autism Video Glossary. The glossary is a free web-based tool that contains over 100 video clips illustrating the subtle differences in behaviors that are typical in contrast with those that are red flags for ASD. The new treatment section includes five categories: behavioral interventions, developmental interventions, structured teaching and supports, clinical therapies, and toddler treatment models.
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Autism Speaks website Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Autism Speaks (2012)
Description: Today, 1 in 170 American children is diagnosed with autism, 1 in 70 boys. It's important to be informed.
This website provides information on early detection, support for families and teachers, and how to get involved.
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California MAP to Inclusion and Belonging Language: English
Publisher: WestEd and California Dept. of Education (2012)
Description: This website is a project operating under the Center for Child and Family Studies at WestEd and funded by the California Department of Education's Child Development Division with a portion of the federal Child Care Development Fund Quality Improvement Allocation. The MAP Project supports the inclusion of children with disabilities and other special needs ages birth to 21 in child care, after school and community settings.
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Developmental Delay Language: English
Publisher: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) (March 2012)
Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about developmental delays. Included are a definition of developmental delays, evaluation, characteristics, resources, and organizations. The evaluation needs to look at five developmental areas. Those areas are:
Physical development (fine motor skills, gross motor skills)
Cognitive development (intellectual abilities)
Communication development (speech and language)
Social or emotional development (social skills, emotional control)
Adaptive development (self-care skills)
The results of the developmental evaluation will be used to decide if your child needs early intervention services and/or a treatment plan. Early intervention services are tailored to meet a child’s individual needs and, as such, are a very important resource to children experiencing developmental delays.
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First Signs: Sharing Concerns Parent to Physician
Language: English
Description: This fact sheet outlines four important steps for sharing a concern about your child's development with a Physician.
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Individual Education Plan (IEP) Language: English
Publisher: Teachnology, Inc. (2009)
Description: This website provides links to information regarding individual education plans. Topics include A Student's Guide to the IEP, Developing an IEP, Documenting Changes in the IEP, Helping Students Develop Their IEP's, IEP Modifications/Adaptation/Support Checklist, Individualized Education Programs - NICHCY Briefing Paper, Sample Letter to the IEP Team, Student Profile Form, What Makes a Good Individual Education Plan for Your Child?, What should You Do When Services Aren't Being Provided?
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Language Delay Language: English
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (2011)
Description: This online article by the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses language delays in children. Delays in language are the most common types of developmental delay. One out of 5 children will learn to talk or use words later than other children their age. Some children will also show behavioral problems because they are frustrated when they can’t express what they need or want.
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Learning Disabilities Language: English
Publisher: Mental Health America (Nov 2006)
Description: This information sheet discusses learning disabilities in children. It includes information on warning signs and how to get help if you suspect your child has a learning disability. Early detection and treatment are important.
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Learning Disabilities OnLine Language: English
Publisher: WETA Public Television (Nov 2006)
Description: Learning Disabilities OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
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Learning Struggles
Language: English
Publisher: CYFERnet (2010)
Description: Does your child struggle with learning? There are many children who do. If you feel your child is having difficulties with reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, or doing math it is important to have your child evaluated by a professional. An evaluation will identify any issues and allow supports to be put into place to help your child experience success.
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M.A.P. (Making Access Possible) to Inclusion and Belonging
Language: English
Publisher: WestEd (2010)
Description: This website and newsletter reflects resources, training, and support for inclusion and belonging for children and youth from ages birth to 21. Their audience is not only child care providers, but also families, those involved with early intervention, preschool, general education, special education, after school programs, and programs for youth and young adults with disabilities.
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Peak Parent Center Language: English
Publisher: PEAK Parent Center (2010)
Description: This is the website for the PEAK Parent Center. The PEAK Parent Center is Colorado's Parent Training and Information Center. PEAK is a statewide organization of parents of children with disabilities reaching out to assist other parents and professionals. The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to ensure that children, youth, and adults with disabilities lead rich, active lives and participate as full members of their schools and communities.
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Small Talk- Engaging Children Who Have Communication Needs Language: English
Author: Bunce, Jan
Publisher: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation (September 2001)
Description: This article discusses ways of engaging children who have communication needs in conversation, and supporting the children's language. The authors make suggestions for encouraging natural conversation, "talking" for children, using concrete objects, using plenty of repetition, and communicating in the context of trusting relationships.
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Special Education Resources Language: English
Publisher: Teachnology, Inc. (2009)
Description: This website provides links to information regarding special education plans. Topics include Adaptive Physical Education, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Administration, Laws, Assistive Technology, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Management, Organization, Child Psychology, Professional Literature on Special Education, Conductive Education, Physical Therapy, Disabilities, Special Education Books, Disability Statistics, Special Education Law, Early Intervention, Speech/Language, Inclusion, Support
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Speech and Language Impairments Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) (January 2011)
Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about speech and language delays in children. Included are a definition, incidence of occurance, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations. A Spanish version available is athttp://nichcy.org/espanol/discapacidades/especificas/lenguaje.
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Steps for Adapting Materials for Use by All Children Language: English
Author: Haugen, Kirsten
Publisher: Child Care Information Exchange (January 2011)
Description: This chart provides information on how to modify or adapt materials and toys to meet the needs of children with special needs. It includes ideas of things that would work for all children and how to adapt toys and materials you have to accommodate all children's abilities.
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Taking the First Step: A Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities Language: English
Publisher: Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (January 2011)
Description: This booklet is for parents who suspect that their child needs help because he or she struggles with learning. It provides information on where to turn for more information, what the law is regarding special supports in school, and other resources.
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Talking to Parents about Autism: Action Kit Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Autism Speaks (2012)
Description: Today, 1 in 150 American children is diagnosed with autism. As an early childhood educator, you may be the first to notice when a child is not meeting typical developmental milestones. When this happens, you need to talk to the parents and urge them to have their child screened.
Now there are materials available to help you prepare for this important conversation. The Talking to Parents About Autism Action Kit contains the tools you need to initiate this critical dialogue. Having this conversation with parents can make all the difference in a child's life!
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Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care Language: English
Publisher: WestEd and California Dept. of Education (2007)
Description: This PowerPoint™ and accompanying article is designed to provide a framework for caregivers (anyone providing child care or out-of-school care for children) when they have concerns that a child in their care might have a developmental delay, disability, or significant behavior problem; when preparing to share concerns with a child’s parents or family members (anyone raising the child); or in understanding different ways family members will receive and act on an expressed concern.
Also includes participant handouts and trainer notes.
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The Resource Room Language: English
Publisher: Resource Room (2007)
Description: A website with links and resources for learning, especially for people who learn differently or who have learning difficulties or specific learning disabilities. Beginning in January, 2002, the site has new resources added at least once a week. It has a focus on articles and ideas about reading comprehension and teaching middle, secondary and post-secondary students.
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Professional Development
Ear Infections & Language Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: National Center for Early Development and Learning (July 2000)
Description: This analysis describes the possible link between hearing impairments and language development among children.
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Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders Online Course Language: English
Publisher: National Professional Development Center on ASD (2008)
Description: The National Professional Development Center on ASD has developed foundational information on Autism Spectrum Disorders including recommended and evidence-based practices for early identification and diagnosis, as well as for intervention and education. This information was originally developed in 2008 as an online course.
They are making the content of this course available to increase knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorders and the challenges individuals with ASD encounter. The content of the course is foundational and is divided among the following eight sessions. Content material for each session can be downloaded as narrative readings and/or PowerPoint presentations with notes.
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Promoting Use of Evidence-Based Practices for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Language: English
Author: Hatton, Deborah
Publisher: National Professional Development Center on Autism Sprectrum Disorders (2010)
Description: This is a pdf of a powerpoint that was presented at the Council for Exceptional Children conference in 2010.
This presentation provides statistics about the increases in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Resources are provided to assist in the training of practitioners.
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Research-Based Intervention, Translation to Practice, and Implementation for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Language: English
Author: Odom, Sam
Publisher: National Professional Development Center on Autism Sprectrum Disorders (2010)
Description: This is a pdf of a powerpoint that was presented at the Office of Special Education Program conference in 2010.
Explanations of evidence-based research (EBP), the process used to identify EBP, critera necessary to be considered EBP, examples of EBP, age appropriatenss of each practice, assessment tools, etc. are provided.
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The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders Language: English
Publisher: U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (2010)
Description: This is the website for The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a multi-university center to promote the use of evidence-based practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. The Center operates through three sites that include the FPG Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the M.I.N.D. Institute at University of California at Davis Medical School, and the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
The site provides resources such as fact sheets and training modules.
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Programming Resource
A New Approach to Early Intervention: Virtual Home Visits Language: English
Publisher: The Family Center on Technology and Disability (2010)
Description: This newsletter features a discussion with Sue Thain Olsen and Amy Henningson of the Utah State University's Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD). CPD is doing research on the benefits and challenges of providing early intervention services to families in remote rural areas via virtual home visits. Their research is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities program.
The article provides information on how the program has evolved and the challenges they encountered. The benefits of the program are also included.
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Caring for Children With Special Needs: Speech and Language Problems
Language: English
Author: Greenstein, Doreen
Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998)
Description: This fact sheet for child care providers focuses on speech and language development. The author provides ideas to enrich children's language and provides references for additional information.
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Ear Infections & Language Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: National Center for Early Development and Learning (July 2000)
Description: This analysis describes the possible link between hearing impairments and language development among children.
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How to Develop a Statewide System to Link Families with Community Resources: A Manual for Replication of the Help Me Grow System Language: English
Author: Dworkin, Paul
Publisher: The Commonwealth Fund (Sept 2010)
Description: The Commonwealth Fund has released a new online manual, How to Develop a Statewide System to Link Families with Community Resources (2010), which offers guidance for exploring, creating, and/or enhancing an easily accessible system for connecting children with or at risk for developmental or behavioral problems with community resources. The material is based on Connecticut's Help Me Grow initiative.
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Improving Early Literacy Skills to Reduce Special Education Referrals Language: English
Author: Lynn, Dane
Publisher: National Governors (February 2001)
Description: This report suggests ways to lessen the referrals for special education by increasing literacy. It suggests making state reading standards correspond with current research about reading growth from kindergarten through grade three; improving teachers' reading preparation; etc.
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Let's Play! Projects Language: English
Publisher: University at Buffalo, Virginia Commonwealth University, Center for Assistive Technology (2004)
Description: The Web site for the Let's Play! Projects provides information on the use of assistive technology to bring more play to the lives of children with disabilities. Visit the resource library with downloadable materials or get specific assistive technology product information.
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Meeting Learning Challenges: Working With Children Who Have Developmental Delays Language: English
Author: Greenspan, Stanley
Publisher: Scholastic (2000)
Description: Stanley I. Greenspan, MD, writes this article for Scholastic to support teachers and caregivers who work with young children who have learning challenges. He provides general suggestions and specific ideas for different types/causes of delays.
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North Carolina Technical Assistance Preschool Project Language: English
Publisher: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000)
Description: This project was formerly called the Partnerships for Inclusion is based in North Carolina. The project provides training and consultations to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities. This Web site provides information about PFI services, products, training, people, and funders.
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Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver Model Language: English
Author: Dawson, Geraldine
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (2011)
Description: This report from the ?rst randomized, controlled trial to demonstrate the ef?cacy of a comprehensive developmental behavioral intervention for toddlers with ASD for improving cognitive and adaptive behavior and reducing severity of ASD diagnosis. Results of this study underscore the importance of early detection of and intervention in
autism
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Small Talk- Engaging Children Who Have Communication Needs Language: English
Author: Bunce, Jan
Publisher: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation (September 2001)
Description: This article discusses ways of engaging children who have communication needs in conversation, and supporting the children's language. The authors make suggestions for encouraging natural conversation, "talking" for children, using concrete objects, using plenty of repetition, and communicating in the context of trusting relationships.
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SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library Language: English
Publisher: Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program (September 2001)
Description: The SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library supports the inclusion of young children with disabilities birth–five and their families, in early care and education settings. The SpecialQuest materials and approach have been used with over 5,000 participants nationwide, refined over the past ten years, and have been shown to create and sustain change. SpecialQuest Birth-Five provides these materials at no cost with funding from the Office of Head Start. May be used as professional development or inservice training for staff.
Materials include short videos, training scripts and handouts, and other materials for both early childhood programs and home visitation programs. Some are available in Spanish and other languages.
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Research
Ear Infections & Language Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: National Center for Early Development and Learning (July 2000)
Description: This analysis describes the possible link between hearing impairments and language development among children.
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