Early Intervention
The Essential Readings
Published on 8. May 2008
368 pages
978-0-470-75483-2 (ISBN)
Description
This reader covers current theory, research and practice in EarlyIntervention with young children, bringing together the best recentpapers by prominent researchers in the field.
* * A collection of the best recent papers on EarlyIntervention.
* Brings together current theory, research and practice in EIwith young children.
* Covers a range of topics in childhood development andintervention.
* Each paper is introduced and contextualised by the editor.
Reviews / Votes
"A fantastic book that provides further validation for the earlyintervention model. Readers who are not specialists in earlyintervention will find the theoretical review and its influence onpractice particularly helpful. Experienced clinicians will gain newperspectives from the coverage of advances in intervention programsand the critique of research projects currently underway.Altogether, it is a well edited and integrated book, written in anaccessible and balanced style that will have wide appeal. A greatbook!" Dr Sue McGaw, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head ofSpecial Parenting Service, Cornwall Partnership (NHS) Trust, UK "The strength of Early Intervention: The EssentialReadings lies in bringing together in one place recent landmarkstudies in the field of early intervention. The breadth of thecollection provides an excellent introduction for those new toearly intervention; the depth will delight the discerning reader. Ifeel certain teachers from the many disciplines represented inearly intervention will include this bookas their standardrecommended reference text for years to come." GwynnythLlewellyn, PhD, Sesquicentenary Professor of Occupation and LeisureSciences, University of Sydney, Australia "This collection provides the theoretical and empiricalbackground that is essential reading for anyone who wants to bewell informed about recent and current knowledge in the EarlyIntervention field, and makes an excellent supplement to a textbookor indeed could stand alone as the primary readings for a course onEarly Intervention. The volume will be of great value to advancedundergraduate students, graduate students and direct care workersin the field." Peter Vietze, Ph.D., Institute for Basic Researchin Developmental Disabilities, USA "Throughout the book effective relationships are drawn betweentheory and practice and the practical implications of variousresearch studies identified. Many key issues facing earlyintervention programmes such as exaggerated expectations, qualityassurance and best-fit models are teased-out and discussed,providing interesting food for thought." Aine de Roiste, CorkInstitute of Technology, IrelandMore details
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Maurice A. Feldman is Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, and a consultant to several service and governmental agencies.
Content
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
Introduction: What is Early Intervention? (Maurice A.Feldman).
Part I: A Model of Early Intervention.
Introduction To Chapter 1.
1. Effectiveness of Early Intervention for Vulnerable Children:A Developmental Perspective. (Michael J. Guralnick).
Part II: Early Out-of-home Programs: Primary Prevention ofCognitive Deficits and School Failure in At-risk Children.
Introduction.
Introduction to Chapter 2.
2. Applying the findings of developmental psychology to improveearly childhood intervention. (Edward Zigler and Sally J.Styfco).
Introduction to Chapter 3.
3. Persistent Effects of Early Childhood Education on High-riskChildren and Their Mothers. (Craig T. Ramey, Frances A.Campbell, Margaret Burchinal, Martie L. Skinner, David M. Gardner,and Sharon L. Ramey).
Introduction to Chapter 4.
4. Day-care Participation as a Protective Factor in theCognitive Development of Low-income Children. (Margaret O'BrienCaughy, Janet A. DiPietro, and Donna M. Strobino).
Part III: Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Programs forChildren with Established Disabilities.
Introduction.
Introduction to Chapter 5.
5. The Effectiveness of Early Intervention: Examining RiskFactors and Pathways to Enhanced Development. (Lisa J. Berlin,Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Cecelia McCarton, and Marie C.McCormick).
Introduction to Chapter 6.
6. Randomized Trial of Intensive Early Intervention for Childrenwith Pervasive Developmental Disorder. (Tristram Smith, AnnetteD. Groen, and Jacqueline W. Wynn).
Part IV: Home Visiting Programs: Primary and SecondaryPrevention in At-risk Children.
Introduction.
Introduction to Chapter 7.
7. Effectiveness of Home-based Early Intervention on theLanguage Development of Children of Mothers with MentalRetardation. (Maurice A. Feldman, Bruce Sparks, and LaurieCase).
Introduction to Chapter 8.
8. Effects of Early Intervention on Psychiatric Symptoms ofYoung Adults in Low-risk and High-risk Families. (Eeva T. Aronenand Terttu Arajarvi).
Introduction to Chapter 9.
9. Long-term Effects of Nurse Home Visitation onChildren's Criminal an Antisocial Behavior: Fifteen-yearFollow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial. (David Olds, CharlesR. Henderson, Jr. Robert Cole, John Eckenrode, Harriet Kitzman,Dennis Luckey, Lisa Pettitt, Kimberly Sidora, Pamela Morris, andJane Powers).
Part V. Family Aspects.
Introduction.
Introduction to Chapter 10.
10. Revisiting "Rethinking Early Intervention". (Carl J.Dunst).
Introduction to Chapter 11.
11. The Effect of Early Intervention Services on MaternalWell-being. (Marji Erickson Warfield, Penny Hauser-Cram, MartyWyngaarden Krauss, Jack P. Shonkoff, Carole C. Upshur).
Introduction to Chapter 12.
12. Family Predictors of Maternal and Paternal Involvement inPrograms for Young Children with Disabilities. (SusanaGavidia-Payne and Zolinda Stoneman).
Part VI. Future Directions.
Introduction.
13. Conclusion: The future of Early Intervention Research andPractice. (Maurice A. Feldman).
Index.
