Part 1: Perspectives, Policies, and Practices of Early Childhood Special EducationChapter 1: Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education The Origins of Early Childhood Special Education The Development of Early Childhood General Education The Development of Special Education: Historical Perspectives on Children with Delays or Disabilities Compensatory Education ProgramsChapter 2: The Context of Early Childhood Special Education Definitions and Terminology Litigation and Legislation Affecting Children with Delays or Disabilities Prevalence of Young Children with Delays or Disabilities The Importance of Early Intervention/Education An Ecological Perspective on Young Children with Delays or Disabilities and Their FamiliesChapter 3: Family-Centered Approach to Early Childhood Special Education Historical and Legal Perspectives The Changing American Family Family Reactions to Young Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities Family Systems Theory Applications of Family Systems Theory Family-Centered Philosophy Family-Professional Partnerships Key Components of Family-Professional CollaborationPart 2: Assessment and Planning for Young Children with Special NeedsChapter 4: Delivering Services to Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Inclusive Learning Environments Service Delivery Models Professional Teaming and Collaboration Cooperative Teaching Delivering Individualized Services TransitionChapter 5: Assessment of Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Overview of Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education Guidelines in the Assessment of Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Assessment Purposes and Processes in Early Childhood Special Education Screening Young Children Determining Eligibility for Early Childhood Special Education Services Assessment for Individual Program Planning and Implementation Progress Monitoring and Program EvaluationChapter 6: Curriculum for Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Overview of Curriculum Interrelated Developmental Domains and Content Areas of Curriculum Theoretical Influences on Curriculum Development Curriculum Models Historical and Legislative Influences on the Curriculum The Influences of General Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Recommended Practices on Curriculum Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Special EducationPart 3: Organization and Intervention for Young Children with Special NeedsChapter 7: Designing Learning Environments for Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Organizing the Learning Environment Creating Activity Areas or Learning Centers Outdoor Learning Environments Designing the Learning Environment Selecting Learning MaterialsChapter 8: Adapting Learning Environments for Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Young Children with Cognitive Delays or Disabilities Young Children with Social and Emotional Delays or Disabilities Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Young Children with Communication and Language Delays or Disabilities Young Children with Sensory Impairments: Vision Young Children with Sensory Impairments: Hearing Young Children with Physical Delays or Disabilities and Health ImpairmentsChapter 9: Intervention and Instructional Strategies for Supporting Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Practices and Processes Appropriate for Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Teacher-Mediated Strategies Peer-Mediated Strategies Routine-Based Strategies Specific Naturalistic (Milieu) StrategiesPart 4: Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Early Childhood Special EducationChapter 9: Strategies for Teaching Young Children with Special NeedsChapter 10: Emerging Issues and Contemporary Challenges in Early Childhood Special Education Celebrating Cultural Diversity Emerging Populations of Young Children with Delays or Disabilities Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Special Education.