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Despite active research on multiple fronts, the etiology of autism is still unclear. Molecular genetic studies, including research into neurochemical receptors and genetic linkages, hold promise for the future. Active research interest continues in the disciplines of neuroelectrophysiology, histology, neuroanatomy, and neuroradiology. Ongoing clinical research continues regarding neurophysiologic factors and the definition of a broader autism phenotype.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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This article explores the social interaction of young children with disabilities in inclusive, center-based settings by describing the social interaction of very young children with disabilities and investigating strategies used to promote these interactions. These strategies include peer-mediated, child-mediated, and teacher-mediated strategies. While service delivery options for young children with disabilities are varied and can include homebased options and formal and informal classroom options, this article examines only center-based models of service delivery.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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The abuse and neglect of young children with disabilities pose a great problem to early intervention professionals and family members. This qualitative study used stakeholder focus groups (eg, administrators, service providers, researchers) to investigate participant perspectives on reporting abuse and neglect of children with disabilities. Transcript-based data were analyzed for stakeholder perspectives regarding the current reporting system's strengths and challenges. Participants described relatively few strengths within current reporting systems and several challenges affecting decisions of whether or not to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect or both of children with disabilities. Participants recommended how to reduce these challenges.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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In the 12 years since the passage of Public Law 99-457, early intervention systems have greatly expanded and are now stabilizing. This article examines the resulting entitlements for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers currently extended by all states. Perspectives from the legislative process, federal and state implementation, judicial interpretation, and professional views are included. Distinctions among the key provisions for differing early intervention service systems are presented. Influential Office of Special Education letters and significant legal cases are reviewed. Finally, essential standards for viewing entitlements are presented to assist an interdisciplinary audience to explore the question, “Entitled to what?”

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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Public Law 105-117 (IDEA) maintains the importance of personnel training in early intervention through the implementation of a comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) for each state.The CSPD embraces both preservice and inservice components and is often based on competencies. Once competencies are established and adopted, behaviors that indicate these competencies can be validated by key stakeholders. The authors outline a process that uses recognized standards in educational measurement to validate these behavioral indicators for personnel in early intervention. Results from one state's validation process are presented. Recommendations for future validations and use of behavioral indicators are highlighted.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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Families, direct service providers, and administrators place a high value on competent, confident personnel, yet the system for addressing the capabilities of personnel is not yet well integrated within the service system. This article provides a model consisting of 12 key elements for planning and implementing a comprehensive system of personnel development that is inextricably linked to the service delivery system. While of necessity this article discusses each of the 12 elements separately, it is critical to consider that systems problems and solutions cannot be described or solved in a linear, cause-and-effect fashion. A solution to one particular problem may contribute to the development of a new complication. Therefore the elements outlined here are described as interconnected phenomena, and the relationships among the 12 elements are discussed. Potential benefits for providers, families, and state and community planners are outlined.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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Directors of 86 day care centers in a large metropolitan area were surveyed to determine the availability and factors affecting the availability of day care services for preschool children with special health care needs. Fiftysix (65%) centers enrolled preschoolers with special health care needs. Less than 5% of preschoolers enrolled had special health care needs, and few had disabilities or conditions that required special interventions. Barriers to admission included restrictive admittance requirements; lack of staff; fear of not meeting the child's needs; and lack of trained personnel. Supports needed by the centers included more staff, greater staff training, and increased funding. Over half of the directors expected benefits from enrollment of these children. Few, however, knew the Americans with Disabilities Act's requirements of inclusion of children with special health care needs. Data from the survey support a need for increased collaboration between the state's Part C system, agencies regulating and supporting day care services, and health care providers. Involvement of pediatric health care professionals at all levels of the child care system could assist in promoting quality day care for all children with special care needs and in producing much needed linkages between day care services and the child's health care providers.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

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Reading children's picture books to babies is an underestimated resource for addressing parenting skills and developmental issues, improving emotional attachment and satisfaction, and basic literacy. Although focused on pregnant and parenting teens, the READ TO ME program offers a model adaptable to a wider range of work with at-risk families. This inexpensive, nondidactic, and pleasurable intervention is effective because children's books contain the richness of art and literature that imaginatively touch on fundamental issues such as love, loss, relationships, and humor. By reading early picture books, parents potentially avoid conflicts, become aware of their babies' emotional lives, and receive some compensation for their own unresolved issues.

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-3746    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID