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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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Designing Studies to Evaluate Parent-Mediated Interventions for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Siller, Michael; Morgan, Lindee; Turner-Brown, Lauren; Baggett, Kathleen M.; Baranek, Grace T.; Brian, Jessica; Bryson, Susan E.; Carter, Alice S.; Crais, Elizabeth R.; Estes, Annette; Kasari, Connie; Landa, Rebecca J.; Lord, Catherine; Messinger, Daniel S.; Mundy, Peter; Odom, Samuel L.; Reznick, J. Steven; Roberts, Wendy; Rogers, Sally J.; Schertz, Hannah H.; Smith, Isabel M.; Stone, Wendy L.; Watson, Linda R.; Wetherby, Amy M.; Yoder, Paul J.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie – Journal of Early Intervention, 2013
Given recent advances in science, policy, and practice of early identification in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), questions about the effectiveness of early intervention have far-reaching service and policy implications. However, rigorous research evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of intervention programs for toddlers with ASD faces a…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Ecological Features of Preschools and the Social Engagement of Children with Autism
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Reszka, Stephanie S.; Odom, Samuel L.; Hume, Kara A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2012
One way to support the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is by identifying features of natural environments that increase the likelihood of social interaction. This descriptive study was an examination of the (a) social engagement of 68 preschoolers with ASD in classrooms, (b) ecological features of classrooms that…
Descriptors: Autism, Student Participation, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction
Inclusion for Young Children with Disabilities: A Quarter Century of Research Perspectives
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Odom, Samuel L.; Buysse, Virginia; Soukakou, Elena – Journal of Early Intervention, 2011
Issues affecting inclusion of young children with disabilities over the last 25 years are discussed. A brief history of early childhood inclusion is followed by a discussion of definition, terminology, and models for inclusive services. A summary of synthesis points derived from the research literature focuses on critical outcomes for children…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Young Children, Inclusion, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Infants and Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Identification and Early Intervention
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Boyd, Brian A.; Odom, Samuel L.; Humphreys, Betsy P.; Sam, Ann M. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2010
The increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its detection during the first 3 years of life have substantial relevance for early intervention. The purpose of this article is to summarize current scientific and policy information on early identification and early intervention for infants and toddlers with ASD and their families.…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Toddlers, Identification
Joint Attention and Early Intervention with Autism: A Conceptual Framework and Promising Approaches
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Schertz, Hannah H.; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2004
This article reviews research on the typical development of joint attention and challenges that infants and toddlers with autism experience in achieving this milestone. We define joint attention as coordinating attention to an event or object with another individual, sharing interest and social engagement, and showing an understanding that the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Research Needs, Autism, Social Development
Joint Attention and Early Intervention with Autism: A Conceptual Framework and Promising Approaches
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Schertz, Hannah H.; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2004
This article reviews research on the typical development of joint attention and challenges that infants and toddlers with autism experience in achieving this milestone. We define joint attention as coordinating attention to an event or object with another individual, sharing interest and social engagement, and showing an understanding that the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Research Needs, Autism, Interpersonal Competence
Evidence-Based Practice in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education: Single-Subject Design Research.
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Odom, Samuel L.; Strain, Phillip S. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
This study examined the strength of evidence from single-subject research underlying the Council for Exceptional Children's Division of early Childhood Recommended Practices. A review of 184 articles (1990- 1998) found the literature provided positive, and in some cases very strong, evidence for the effectiveness of practices from the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Practices
A Worthy Challenge: Assessing Child Developmental Growth in a Systematic Manner.
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Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2001
This article comments on two studies (EC 629 876) that investigated the validity of a set of 15 general growth outcomes (GGOs) for identifying young children with disabilities. It discusses concerns that the respondents were not culturally diverse and need to provide public and empirical demonstrations of the operationalization of the outcomes…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness
On the Forms of Inclusion: Organizational Context and Individualized Service Models.
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Odom, Samuel L.; Horn, Eva M.; Marquart, Jules M.; Hanson, Marci J.; Wolfberg, Pamela; Beckman, Paula; Lieber, Joan; Li, Shouming; Schwartz, Ilene; Janko, Susan; Sandall, Susan – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999
A range of qualitative and quantitative methods were used to create case studies and summaries of 16 inclusive programs in 4 regional U.S. locations. The individualized service model that programs followed were itinerant-direct service, itinerant-collaborative consultative, team teaching, early childhood, early childhood special education, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Differential Effects of Structured Social Integration and Group Friendship Activities for Promoting Social Interaction with Peers.
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Frea, William; Craig-Unkefer, Lesley; Odom, Samuel L.; Johnson, Denise – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999
A study compared the effects of social integration activities and group friendship activities in enhancing social relations with two preschoolers with disabilities in two inclusive classrooms. Results indicated differential benefits across the two approaches, suggesting a need to tailor the selection of interventions to the individual child's…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Friendship, Group Activities
Project BLEND: An Inclusive Model of Early Intervention Services.
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Brown, William; Horn, Eva M.; Heiser, JoAnn G.; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1996
This paper describes a model demonstration project to provide inclusive early intervention services to young children with developmental delays and their families. It notes the importance of collaborative partnerships among the significant adults in a child's life as a basis for effective program implementation. The project has three major…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs
Use of the Acceptance Scale To Measure Attitudes of Kindergarten-Age Children.
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Favazza, Paddy C.; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1996
A study of 188 kindergarten children evaluated the effectiveness of the Assessment Scale for Kindergartners, which was designed to evaluate the attitudes of kindergarten children toward children with disabilities. Results found the scale provided evidence of criterion-related validity and that children who'd had contact with children with…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Childhood Attitudes, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
Activity Structure and Social Interactions with Peers in Developmentally Integrated Play Groups.
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DeKlyen, Michelle; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1989
This study of 20 preschool children with disabilities and 8 normally developing children found that more peer interaction occurred during play activities that were more structured, whereas teacher interaction rates were not related to activity structure ratings. Among children with disabilities, rate of peer interaction correlated positively with…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Disabilities, Interaction, Mainstreaming
Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Policies, and Use for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families.
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Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994
This response to an article comparing guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice from the fields of early childhood education and early intervention/special education stresses the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of both disciplines and of getting recommended practices into actual practice. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Recommended Practices in Early Childhood Special Education: Validation and Current Use. Feature Article.
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Odom, Samuel L.; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1995
This paper describes the process used by the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children for identifying recommended practices in early intervention/early childhood special education. Work groups in 14 areas identified practices that were then validated by a national sample of professionals and family members. Use of the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Practices