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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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Schwartz, Ilene S.; Sandall, Susan R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2010
What does it mean to provide an appropriate program to toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? As the number of children with ASD continues to increase, this opening question is one that parents, providers, researchers, advocates, and taxpayers struggle with on a daily basis. Boyd and colleagues (2010 [this issue]), in their thoughtful…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Toddlers, Disability Identification
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Conroy, Maureen A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2010
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing, and the pressure on families to make the "right" intervention choices for their children is not only a legitimate concern but one with great consequences. In this article the author discusses the responsibility and the need for researchers, policy makers, teacher trainers, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Access to Information
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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
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McWilliam, R. A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
Comments on an article by Dunst and Bruder. Service coordination was supposed to be one of the major jewels in the legislative crown for young children with disabilities and their families. The authors have cast their experienced eyes on the heart of the matter, which is the models of service coordination that sprang to life almost immediately…
Descriptors: Individualized Family Service Plans, Young Children, Disabilities, Coordinators
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Roberts, Richard N. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
This article provides comments on an article by Dunst and Bruder. Families, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers have been involved with federal and state-funded early intervention programs for children with disabilities and special health care needs for a very long time. The authors have provided valuable information to lay a stronger…
Descriptors: Models, Early Intervention, Delphi Technique, Disabilities
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Gomm, Andy – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
Comments on an article by Dunst and Bruder. Twenty years ago, amendments to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 99-457, 1986) included language that required each state early intervention system to ensure that families had access to a case manager. The article by the authors and the study conducted as part of the Research and…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Models, State Agencies, Family Needs
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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
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Bagnato, Stephen J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2005
Early childhood intervention requires assessment procedures that are designed and field-validated specifically for young children with disabilities, capture real-life competencies in everyday routines, help plan individual programs, and document incremental improvements in developmental competencies. Conventional tests and testing, which have…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Early Intervention, Young Children, Disabilities
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McLean, Mary – Journal of Early Intervention, 2005
Comments on an article by Macy et al. The authors supports the potential use of the Assessment, Evaluation and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS:E) as an instrument for determining eligibility with toddler-aged children (18 to 36 months). Much work remains to be done before the AEPS:E should be recommended for use in determining…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Eligibility, Early Childhood Education, Young Children
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VanDerHeyden, Amanda M. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2005
Comments on an article by Marisa G. Macy, Diane D. Bricker, and Jane K. Squires. This commentary presents a distinction between curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and curriculum-based measurement (CBM). CBA has been linked to a mastery measurement model whereas; CBM has been linked to a general outcome measurement model. The primary difference…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Young Children, Curriculum Based Assessment, Models
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Wolery, Mark; Bailey, Donald B., Jr. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
The written testimony of the authors before the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education in April, 2002, identifies five areas of needed effort in early childhood special education research: (1) early identification and eligibility; (2) services; (3) outcomes; (4) infrastructure; and (5) the research funding process. Specific…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Early Childhood Education, Early Identification
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Guralnick, Michael J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
This paper reacts to testimony on early childhood special education research before the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (EC 632 080). It supports the recommendations made by the authors of that paper and suggests that, in addition, recommendations be developed that address a broader systems perspective. (Contains 5…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
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Carta, Judith J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
This paper reacts to testimony on early childhood special education research before the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (EC 632 080). Noting the Commission's emphasis on accountability and results, it stresses the importance of being clear about desired outcomes, the need for sensitive and accurate ways of measuring…
Descriptors: Accountability, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
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Shonkoff, Jack P. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
This paper reacts to testimony on early childhood special education research before the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (EC 632 080). It notes the real technical and practical difficulties of developing valid assessments and research on the effectiveness of interventions. It urges greater attention to identifying…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Intervention
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Roberts, Richard N. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
This article comments on a study that found children (ages 0-3) who were disadvantaged, from minority groups, or without health insurance were 2 to 30 times more likely to have unmet health care needs. The "medical home" philosophy is discussed, in which medical care is accessible, comprehensive, and family centered. (Contains 8 references.) (CR)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Intervention, Family Characteristics
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