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Child Factors Associated with Enrollment in Part C Early Intervention among Children Adopted from China
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Dunst, Carl J.; Mogro-Wilson, Cristina – Journal of Early Intervention, 2009
The provision of services under Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act is built on a premise that children benefit from early intervention. This article presents findings from a study of children adopted from China. Given information obtained from a survey, the researchers grouped children as (a) those who received early…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Physical Health, Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence
Family Supports and Services in Early Intervention: A Bold Vision
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Turnbull, Ann P.; Summers, Jean Ann; Turnbull, Rud; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Winton, Pam; Roberts, Richard; Snyder, Patricia; McWilliam, Robin; Chandler, Lynette; Schrandt, Suzanne; Stowe, Matt; Bruder, Mary Beth; Divenere, Nancy; Epley, Pam; Hornback, Mergy; Huff, Barbara; Miksch, Peggy; Mitchell, Linda; Sharp, Lisa; Stroup-Rentier, Vera – Journal of Early Intervention, 2007
This article utilizes four knowledge sources to characterize a current gap in policy and practice related to serving families in early intervention (birth to 5) programs. It argues that the field of early intervention has focused primarily on implementing family-centered practices by focusing on how families and professionals should interact. The…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Family Programs, Young Children, Disabilities
Early Intervention Service Coordination Models and Service Coordinator Practices
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Dunst, Carl J.; Bruder, Mary Beth – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
The relationship between three different service coordinator models (dedicated and independent, dedicated but not independent, and blended) and the use of nine different service coordinator practices was examined in a study of families of infants and toddlers enrolled in the IDEA Part C early intervention program. Results showed that service…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Models, Coordinators, Family (Sociological Unit)
"Advancing the Agenda of Service Coordination." Author Reply
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Dunst, Carl J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
Reply by the current author to the comments made by R. A. McWilliam, R. N. Roberts and Andy Gomm on the original article. All three commentaries are addressing a common theme that service coordination is not receiving the attention it deserves by state and local early intervention systems and programs. The responses contain a number of key points…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Integrated Services, Agency Cooperation, Models
Recommended Outcomes for Families of Young Children with Disabilities
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Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Bruder, Mary Beth; Hebbeler, Kathy; Carta, Judith; Defosset, Michelle; Greenwood, Charles; Kahn, Lynne; Mallik, Sangeeta; Markowitz, Joy; Spiker, Donna; Walker, Dale; Barton, Lauren – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Center was funded by the Office of Special Education Programs to promote the development and implementation of child and family outcome measures for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. An evidence-based process with extensive stakeholder input led to the identification of five outcomes by which…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disabilities, Young Children, Parent Child Relationship
Renewing the Inclusion Agenda: Attending to the Right Variables.
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Bruder, Mary Beth – Journal of Early Intervention, 2000
This commentary reacts to an article that presented an agenda for educational change to encourage early childhood inclusion. It calls for a leadership agenda for the nation, agreement about inclusion as a feasible program model, development and dissemination of effective practices and evidence-based guidelines, family involvement, and increased…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Change Strategies, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Everyday Family and Community Life and Children's Naturally Occurring Learning Opportunities.
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Dunst, Carl J.; Hamby, Deborah; Trivette, Carol M.; Raab, Melinda; Bruder, Mary Beth – Journal of Early Intervention, 2000
Parents (N=3283) of infants and young children with or at-risk for developmental delays completed one of two surveys of learning opportunities, either in the home or in the community. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that both family and community life were each made up of 11 different categories of learning opportunities. Results support…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community, Developmental Delays, Educational Environment
A Collaborative Model To Increase the Capacity of Childcare Providers To Include Young Children with Disabilities.
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Bruder, Mary Beth – Journal of Early Intervention, 1998
Describes a statewide project in Connecticut that attempted to meet the training and support needs of childcare providers as they included greater numbers of children with disabilities into their programs. The Training for Inclusion Project emphasized family-centered practices, transdisciplinary team process delivery, and developmentally…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Delivery Systems, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
A Review of Personnel Standards for Part H of PL 99-457.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
A survey of 49 state Part H coordinators was conducted to review standards in place for personnel serving infants, toddlers, and their families. The study analyzed, by state, the standards for all 10 professional disciplines addressed under Part H of the Education of the Handicapped Act. Implications for state practice and policy are discussed.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation, Employment Qualifications
Project Profile: Ninos Especiales Special Children Program. A Culturally Sensitive Early Intervention Model.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
Described is the Ninos Especiales Program, a 3-year demonstration project in Hartford, Connecticut, which provided culturally sensitive early intervention services to 34 infants with severe disabilities and their families of Puerto Rican heritage. Included is information on program philosophy, services, evaluation, and participating families.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Delivery Systems, Early Intervention, Ethnic Groups
Changing the Professional Practice of Early Interventionists: An Inservice Model to Meet the Service Needs of Public Law 99-457.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Nikitas, Tina – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
The Birth to Three Inservice Training Project was a federally funded demonstration project which trained Connecticut early interventionists from a variety of backgrounds. The model stressed a conducive learning climate, mutual planning, diagnosis of individual learning needs, continuous evaluation, and follow-up training. The service delivery…
Descriptors: Course Content, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention: Building Capacity for Program Expansion within Institutions of Higher Education.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994
The Multidisciplinary Faculty Training Institute sought to increase the capacity of institutions of higher education to refine or develop coursework, practica, and course sequences in early intervention. The project trained small groups of faculty from colleges and universities in the New York Metropolitan area and provided follow-up technical…
Descriptors: Courses, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Early Intervention