TY - BOOK AU - Groark, Christina J. TI - Early childhood intervention: shaping the future for children with special needs and their families SN - 9780313377938 AV - LC 4019.2 .Ea76 2011 PY - 2011///- CY - Santa Barbara, Calif. PB - Praeger KW - Child development KW - United States KW - Child welfare KW - Children with disabilities N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; V. 1 Contemporary policy and practices landscape / Steven Eidelman, editor -- v. 2 Proven and promising practices / Susan P. Maude, editor -- v. 3 Emerging trends in research and practice / Louise A. Kaczmarek, editor N2 - A 3-volume that discusses special services known as early intervention or early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) provided to young children with special needs and their families. Specifically, this reference material explores issues affecting both children with psychological disorders and those with physical challenges, such as children who are blind or hearing impaired. In its pages, diverse arrays of experts discuss key aspects of policies, laws, rights, programs, and services available to children today. Examinations range from historical roots to present-day considerations, such as culturally and linguistically diverse children, use of technology, and contemporary testing and teaching methods ER -