The essentials : supporting young children with disabilities in the classroom / Pamela Brillante.

Includes bibliographical references.

Different, yet alike -- Identifying the needs of young children with disabilities -- Where to start : developmentally appropriate practice, inclusion, and universal design -- Individualizing supports and interventions -- Addressing challenging behavior -- Speech and language impairments -- Autism spectrum disorder -- Visual and hearing impairments -- Physical disabilities -- Intellectual disabilities -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Learning disabilities.

Understanding and implementing inclusion starts here. Educators looking for a simple, straightforward introduction to the core concepts of teaching and supporting children with disabilities alongside their peers will want to have this resource at their fingertips.Every year, the number of children with developmental delays or disabilities in early childhood programs and classrooms is increasing. What do you need to know to support them? This guide is filled with practical information that will help educators who work with children ages birth through 8 teach children with disabilities alongside their peers. Learn the essentials of what you need to know. --