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About the Author |
| Since 1984, Jeanine G. Coleman, M.Ed., has been the Program Director for Advance Infant Development in La Verne, California, a program for infants from birth to three years of age who are at-risk or developmentally disabled. Her responsibilities include training and supervising a staff of infant educators, and working with various state, therapy, and educational agencies. She lives with her husband, Dale, and son, Jacob, in La Verne, California. |
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2007 Independent Publisher Award: Bronze Medalist in Reference Category
Newly expanded and updated, The Early Intervention Dictionary defines more than 4,000 medical, therapeutic, and educational terms commonly used by the many different professionals involved in the early intervention field. It's an excellent reference to help families and professionals successfully collaborate and understand each other's terminology. It's also useful to anyone looking for clear definitions of words related to the care and development of young children in general.
The new edition includes more than 400 new entries, plus hundreds of existing terms have been updated, reflecting changes in the field, and new research, educational approaches, and treatments. Many more transition-related terms have also been added to help parents prepare for the preschool years ahead. Expanded subject areas include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Mental Illness and Neurological Issues
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Transitioning from Early Intervention to
Special Education
Other disciplines covered include:
- Audiology
- Counseling
- Child Development
- Education of the Hearing & Visually Impaired
- Early Childhood General & Special Education
- Genetics
- Pediatric Medicine
- Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Social Work
Anyone who provides or receives early intervention services can benefit from this handy reference.
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