Description

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This easy-to-use guide gives you a quick overview on many topics related to working with young children with special needs. Learn about inclusion in early childhood programs and disability law, as well as typical vs. atypical development. The quick guide also covers several specific disabilities/special needs and provides definitions, common characteristics, and practical strategies for adaptation.

Cindy Croft is the director of the Center for Inclusive Child Care at Concordia University and on faculty for several university education programs. She has her MA in Education and has worked in the field of early childhood for over twenty years.

About the Author

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Cindy Croft, M.A., is the founding director of the Center for Inclusive Child Care and has worked in the early childhood field for more than 25 years. She provides technical assistance and training to early childhood educators on adapting their physical and emotional environments to meet children's specific behavioral needs. Cindy is also the author of Why Temperament Matters: Guidance Strategies for Young Children.