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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Stockall, Nancy; Dennis, Lindsay R. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2014
It is well known that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate a significant delay in language development that impacts their ability to engage in robust conversations. In this article the authors discuss two specific elements of pivotal response training--motivation and self-initiations--for children with ASD. Specific…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Preschool Children, Responses
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Goodman, Gay; Bains, Loveen; Moussalli, Melissa – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2011
As a result of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 1990), public school districts are required to provide appropriate services to preschool students who are at risk or who are experiencing developmental delays. These services are frequently offered in preschool programs for children with disabilities (PPCDs). PPCDs are generally…
Descriptors: Intervention, Individualized Education Programs, Disabilities, At Risk Students
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Sotto, Carolyn D.; Ball, Angel L. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2006
Using quality children's literature with portrayals of characters that have communication impairments can be an effective teaching tool. Storybook characters with communication disorders can provide positive role models and promote understanding of diverse populations. Eighteen children's books were selected based on the following criteria:…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Role Models, Communication Disorders, Childrens Literature
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Rodriguez, Cathi Draper; Higgins, Kyle – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2005
The number of children with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in schools is increasing drastically. Included in this number are young children with LEP and developmental delays. This article provides information on second-language acquisition, details the type of programming used to educate children with LEP, and offers strategies to use when…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Limited English Speaking, Developmental Delays