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Addressing child care challenges for children with disabilities: Proposals for CCDBG and IDEAS reauthorizations
Neas, Katherine, 2003
Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy.

A brief outlining the federal programs regulating child care and early intervention for children with disabilities, with recommendations for reauthorization.

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Children with autism attending preschool facilities: The experiences and perceptions of staff
McConkey, Roy, 2003
Early Child Development and Care, 173(4), 445-452

An inquiry into the experiences of preschool staff who work with children with autism in integrated settings, based on a survey of 56 preschool staff members from 38 preschools

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Coming together for children with disabilities: State collaboration to support quality, inclusive child care
Mezey, Jennifer, 2003
Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy.

A study of state policies which would provide special education and early intervention services to low-income children with disabilities in child care programs

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The development of reading in children who speak English as a second language
Lesaux, Nonie K., 2003
Developmental Psychology, 39(6), 1005-1019

A longitudinal study comparing the development of reading patterns in children who speak English as a second language to reading patterns in native English speaking children

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Discriminant validity of a community-level measure of children's readiness for school
Murphey, David A., 2003
Early Childhood Research & Practice, 5(2)

A study assessing the school readiness of 3,370 kindergarten-age students in relation to group care experience, identified learning-related disabilities, and a community-level measure of poverty in Vermont

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Early bilingual lexical development among low-income Latino children
Barrueco, Sandra, 2003
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Denver, Denver, CO

A study using a sample of Latino Head Start children to examine the relationship between bilingualism and lexical development, specifically examining the impact of the dominant language

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The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Report No. RR431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.

A longitudinal study on the special educational needs of children between three and six years old at risk of developing social or cognitive behavioral problems and parental perceptions of how needs are met and satisfaction with special educational programs in the United Kingdom

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The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Brief No. RB431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.

Key facts and findings from a longitudinal study on the special educational needs of children between three and six years old at risk of developing social or cognitive behavioral problems and parental perceptions of how needs are met and satisfaction with special educational programs in the United Kingdom

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The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project [Executive summary]
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Report No. RR431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.

A summary of an investigation into aspects and provisions of special educational needs (SEN) in young children between the ages of 3 and 6 years in the United Kingdom

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The effectiveness of early childhood development programs: A systematic review
Anderson, Laurie M., 2003
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 24(Suppl. 3), 32-46

A summary of a cost-benefit analysis of early detection and intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders or at risk of low educational attainment

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The effect of text genre on parent use of joint book reading strategies to promote phonological awareness
Stadler, Marie A., 2003
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 18(4), 502-512

An observational study of preschool children parents' reading behaviors, comparing behaviors when reading to a child with and without language impairments and when using different text genres

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Effects of alphabet-letter instruction on young children's word recognition
Roberts, Theresa A., 2003
Journal of Educational Psychology, 95(1), 41-51

A randomized study of the effects of alphabet-letter instruction on beginning phonetic word recognition in a group of non-English speaking preschool children

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Family factors associated with the peer social competence of young children with mild delays
Guralnick, Michael J., 2003
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 108(4), 272-287

A path analysis of a newly developed model representing parent influences on the peer social competence of young children with mild developmental delays

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Head Start children with a putative diagnosis of ADHD: A four-year follow-up of special education placement
Redden, Sandra Cluett, 2003
Education and Treatment of Children, 26(3), 208-223

A comparison of Head Start children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Head Start children without the disorder, by analyzing special education placements, psycho-educational test results, and related measures from kindergarten into the third grade

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Home environment factors influencing literacy development: A group of Brazilian immigrant Head Start children
Switzer, Sharon C., 2003
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

An observational study conducted in the homes of low income Brazilian Head Start children to examine home literacy activities and to investigate other factors that may influence the literacy and language development of these children

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The impact of inclusion on language development and social competence among preschoolers with disabilities
Rafferty, Yvonne, 2003
Exceptional Children, 69(4), 467-479

An article on the effects of inclusion on the language and social development of mentally disabled children

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The impact of out of school care: A qualitative study examining the views of children, families and playworkers
Barker, John, May 2003
(Research Report No. 446). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.

A small scale, qualitative evaluation of the impact of out of school care on families and four different groups of children, including 8-14 year olds, minority ethnic children, low income children, and children with special needs

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Initiatives on children with special needs
Hebbeler, Kathleen, 2003
In J. Brooks-Gunn, A.S. Fuligni, & L.J. Berlin (Eds.), Early Child Development in the 21st Century: Profiles of Current Research Initiatives (pp. 296-325). New York: Teachers College Press

A discussion of the implications associated with including special needs children in large scale studies

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An integrated approach to teaching social skills to preschoolers at risk
Buford, Rhonda, 2003
Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 28(4), 22-27

A description of an integrated approach to teach social skills to at risk preschoolers in order to prepare them for the kindergarten social environment, focusing on teaching social skills that incorporate developmentally appropriate practices with more systematic, teacher-directed instruction

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Mapping a landscape: How parents view involvement in prekindergarten programs for at-risk children
Lee, Deborah Margaret, 2003
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

An examination of the attitudes of parents and program staff regarding parents' involvement in prekindergarten programs for at-risk children

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Mental health and special education outcomes of Head Start children followed into elementary school
Redden, Sandra Cluett, 2003
NHSA Dialog, 6(1), 87-110

Highlights of a longitudinal study examining issues in identifying mental health and special education needs for Head Start children entering elementary school, based on a sample of 7,515 children participating in the National Head Start Early Childhood Transition Study from 30 Head Start centers across the United States

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Natural emergent literacy supports for preschoolers with autism and severe communication impairments
Koppenhaver, David A., October-December 2003
Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 283-292

An analysis of the impact of implementing print reading materials, literacy experiences, and writing technologies in an early childhood classroom on the emergent literacy behaviors of preschool children with autism and communication impairments

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Not yet identified: The knowledge, skills, and training needs of early years professionals in relation to children's speech and language development
Mroz, Maria, 2003
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 23(2), 117-130

An investigation of the ability of early years’ professionals to assess developmental delays in children’s speech and language, using data from a survey of 829 early years professionals

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Pathways to service utilization: A synthesis of evidence relevant to young children with challenging behavior
Powell, Diane, 2003
Tampa, FL: Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior.

A compilation of findings on the utilization of public services for children with behavior, or patterns or perceptions of behavior, that interferes with or is at risk of interfering with optimal learning or engagement in pro-social interactions with peers and adults, to demonstrate both what is and what is not known, and recommendations for the improvement of both services provided and policies to maintain programs and institute change where needed

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Pathways to service utilization: A synthesis of evidence relevant to young children with challenging behavior [Executive summary]
Fixsen, Dean, 2003
Tampa, FL: Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior.

A summary of a compilation of findings on the utilization of public services for children with behavior, or patterns/ perceptions of behavior, that interferes with or is at risk of interfering with optimal learning or engagement in pro-social interactions with peers and adults, to demonstrate both what is and what is not known, and recommendations for the improvement of both services provided and policies to maintain programs and institute change where needed

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