Foundations of Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (July 7, 2011) © 2012
- Effie P. Kritikos
- Phyllis L. LeDosquet
- Mark Melton
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·        Field-based case studies present real-life scenarios which discuss a variety of disabilities at the beginning of each chapter and include questions that are answered at the end of the chapter to help readers see the ideas in real-life contexts.
·        Current research and standards in the field ground each chapter’s content.
·        Current legal changes, as well as the latest revisions of formal and informal assessments keep readers up to date on the topics critical to the field.
·        Different types of assessment tools are discussed to help educators with ongoing assessment and the decision-making process.
·        Early childhood special education standards are included at the beginning of each chapter to ground the chapter content in standards from the field.
·        Web links related to the chapter content appear at the end of each chapter to provide additional resources for readers in order to better understand the ideas presented.
·        Key terms at the end of each chapter help readers focus on important ideas in the chapter as they read and learn the material.
·        Breakpoint practice sections following each section in every chapter help readers check their understanding of major ideas.
·        Activities at the end of each chapter help readers further check their understanding of the chapter content.
·        Tables of relevant assessments used for the content area are dispersed throughout chapters to give readers access to the assessments discussed, including critical measurement information.
A Focus on Best Practices for Effective Intervention and Development
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Part IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Foundations of Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
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Chapter One: Introduction to Children with Special Needs
History of Early Childhood Special Education
History of Assessment
Overview of Text
        Part I: Foundations of Assessment in ECSE
        Part II: Assessment Approaches and Considerations
        Part III: Developmental Domains
Using the Text
Conclusion
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Chapter Two:Â Legal Issues
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Huan
History of Legislation
        The Public Law (P.L. 94-142)                                                    Â
Breakpoint Practice
The Individual with Disabilities Education Act
        Structure of the IDEA
        Part B Services                                                Â
        Part C Services                                                Â
Breakpoint Practice
Key Provisions of Part C Services
        Interagency Coordinating Councils
        Assessment and Eligibility
        Natural Environments
        Individualized Family Service Plan
Breakpoint Practice
No Child Left Behind and IDEIA
Early Childhood Special Education Assessment and Legal Trends
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Huan
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References
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Chapter Three:Â Family Diversity and Assessment
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Sarah
Diversity in America Today
Family Systems Theory
        Boundaries
        Roles
        Rules
        Hierarchy
        Equilibrium
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Culture Defined
        Race and Ethnicity
        Gender
        Religion
        Age
        Geography
        Income
        Language
        Contextualizing Culture
Breakpoint Practice
Family Centered Service Delivery
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Knowledge for Developing Cultural Competencies
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Skills for Developing Cultural Competency
Breakpoint Practice
Steps for Self-Reflection
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Sarah
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References
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Chapter Four:Â Collaboration
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Michelle
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        Team Process
Collaboration Models
        Multidisciplinary Approach
        Interdisciplinary Approach
        Transdisciplinary Approach
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Best Collaboration Practice
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        Fostering Collaborative Assessment Relationships
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        Effective Communication
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Revisiting Michelle
Activities         Â
Websites
Key Terms
References
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Part IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Assessment Approaches and Considerations
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Chapter Five:Â Technical Aspects of Assessment
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Judy
Norm-Reverenced, Standardized Testing
        Application to the Classroom
Reliability
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        Reliability Types
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Validity
        Validity Types  Â
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Curriculum-Based Measurement and Validity and Reliability
Curriculum-Based Assessment
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        Norms and Testing
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Revisiting Judy
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References
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Chapter Six:Â Assessment Models
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Anna
Alternative Assessment Models
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        Performance-Based Assessment
        Authentic Assessment
        Judgment-Based Assessment
        Portfolio Assessment
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        Play-Based Assessment
        Dynamic Assessment
Revisiting Anna
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References
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Chapter Seven: Environmental Analysis
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Carlos
Early Childhood Environments
        Environmental Analysis
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Environmental Rating Scales
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Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Supporting Assessment Tools
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Environmental Analysis and Curriculum
        Special Needs and the Learning Environment
        Health and Safety
        Families as Partners
        Natural Environments
        Relationships
        Inclusion
        Grouping
        Scaffolding and Mediation
        Embedded Instruction
        Positive Behavioral Supports
Breakpoint Practice
Reassessing Carlos
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References                 Â
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Chapter Eight: Observational Assessment
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Athena
Definitions
        Rubrics
Breakpoint Practice
        Observations
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ABC Procedure
Observational Recording System
           Recording Techniques  Â
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Checklists and Rating Scales
        Checklists and Rating Scales for Autism
        Checklists and Rating Scales for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
        Checklists and Rating Scales for Atypical Behavior
        Checklists and Rating Scales for Environmental Assessments
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Athena
Activities
Websites
Key Terms                              Â
References
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Part IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Developmental Domains
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Chapter Nine:Â Sensory Assessment
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Louie          Â
Vision Assessment
        Visual Process
        Vision Disorders
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        Visual Concerns
        Functional Vision Assessment
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        Assessment of Visual Motor Skills
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        Final Considerations                             Â
Hearing Assessment
        Physiology of Hearing
        Hearing Testing
        Types of Hearing Loss
        Etiology
        Severity
        Modes of Communication
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        Central Auditory Hearing Loss
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        Auditory Processing Tests
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Assistive Technologies             Â
        Models of Assistive Technology
        Assistive Technology Areas
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Other Considerations
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        Sorting it Out
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        Failures in Self-Regulation
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Louie
Activities
Websites
Key Terms
References      Â
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Chapter Ten: Cognitive and Social-Emotional Assessment
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Chapter Objectives
Assessing Joey
Cognition and Social-Emotional Development     Â
Major Theories
        Piaget
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        Vygotsky
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        Multiple Intelligences
          Social-Emotional Intelligence
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Assessment of Cognition
        Standardized (Norm-Referenced) Assessments
        Criterion and Curriculum-Referenced Assessments
Breakpoint Practice
Assessment of Social-Emotional Development
        Assessment Tools for Social-Emotional Development
Breakpoint Practice
Assessment Considerations
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Joey
Activities
Websites
Key Terms                                                                              Â
References
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Chapter Eleven: Communication
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Anita          Â
Definitions of Receptive and Expressive Language
        Form, Content and Use
Breakpoint Practice
Assessing Language
        Screening
        Screening Tools
Breakpoint Practice
Comprehensive Assessment
        Comprehensive Standardized Assessment Tools
        Global Testing
        General Language Tests
        Receptive Vocabulary
        Expressive Vocabulary
        Auditory Comprehension and Discrimination
        Pragmatic Language
Breakpoint Practice
Criterion and Curriculum Referenced Assessment
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Informal Measures
        Language Samples
        Dynamic Assessment
Breakpoint Practice
Revisiting Anita
Activities
Key Terms
Websites
References
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Chapter Twelve:Â Motor Development and Adaptive Skills
Chapter Objectives
Assessing Marcus
Motor Development      Â
Gross Motor Development
        Reflex Assessment
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        Muscle Tone
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        Gross Motor Milestones
Fine Motor Development
Breakpoint Practice
Self-help/Adaptive Development
        Feeding
        Development of Feeding Skills
Breakpoint Practice
        Dressing
        Grooming
        Toileting
Breakpoint Practice
        Self-Help Skill Assessments
Revisiting Marcus
Websites
Key Terms
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References
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NAME INDEX
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SUBJECT INDEX
Dr. Effie Papoutsis Kritikos is a professor in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University, where she has taught for ten years. She is multi-certified in various areas of special education, including speech-language pathology. Dr. Kritikos has written, reviewed and presented numerous papers for a multitude of organizations and is the author of the textbook, Special Education Assessment: Issues and Strategies Affecting Today’s Classrooms.
Dr. Phyllis LeDosquet is an associate professor in early childhood special education in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University where she has coordinated and taught courses in the early childhood special education program for seven years. She has over 20 years experience in the assessment of infants, toddlers, and young children with exceptional learning needs and has provided support to children, families and educators in both home and school environments.Â
Dr. Mark Melton, LCSW, is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University, where he has taught for five years. Dr. Melton has experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and clinical supervisor in various special education settings. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Melton maintains a private practice in clinical social work supporting children with behavioral and regulatory challenges and their families.
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