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The Early Intervention Dictionary: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terminology
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1968
EAN: 9781890627638
Edition: 3
ISBN: 1890627631
Label: Woodbine House
Manufacturer: Woodbine House
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: November 15, 2006
Publisher: Woodbine House
Studio: Woodbine House
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Editorial Review:
(2007 Independent Publisher Award, Bronze Medalist in Reference)
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 is an excellent reference to help families and professionals successfully collaborate and understand each other's terminology. It is 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 Childhoold 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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - WONDERFUL RESOURCE
I am new to the Early Intervention world and there are so many medical diagnosis and medical conditions out there I am very thankful that this book was available to me. It is simple to find what you are looking for and gives you the definition in layman's terms. It also gives definitions for acronyms used in the medical field. I would recommend it to anyone in the Early Intervention field!
Rating: - Highly recommended as a user-friendly reference.
Written by Jeanine G. Coleman, M. Ed., The Early Intervention Dictionary: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terminology is the updated third edition of a straightforward, practical definitive reference for medical professionals and parents alike. Each entry consists of a brief (from one sentence to one full paragraph) definition of a medical or scientific term concerning medical and development issues, features, and abnormalities present in infants and children. The Early Intervention Dictionary is accessible ... Read More
Rating: - Must-Have for New Parents of Children with Special Needs
This book was our trusted guide and friend through the first years of our child's life. We took this book with us to every new medical and therapeutic appointment, and it enabled us to quickly become knowledgable about our son's condition. I give this book as a special gift to welcome new "exceptional" families to our circle.
Highly recommended.
Rating: - Excellent reference
This book is an excellent reference tool. As a student seeking certification in early intervention, I find this book to be extremely helpful. This book will guide you through termonology and provide you with a wealth of information.
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