Table of contents : Foreword Acknowledgment Contents About the Authors Chapter 1: Social-Emotional Development in Young Children and the Purpose of Early Intervention Early Childhood Development Motor Development Cognitive Development Communication and Language Development Social-Emotional Development Context for Development: Environment and the Caregiver-Child Dyad Impact of Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development on Long-Term Outcomes Need for Early Intervention Connecting Children with Early Intervention Programs Federal Early Intervention Program: Individuals with Disabilities Act, Part C Basic Tenants of IDEA, Part C Eligibility for Part C Programs Across the USA Individualized Family Support Plans Transition from Part C to Part B Impact of Part C and Other Early Intervention Programs Chapter Summary References Chapter 2: Best Practices in Assessment and Intervention with Infants and Toddlers Early Childhood Assessment Common Assessment Tools Requirements for Determination of Eligibility to Part C Programs Best Practices for Early Intervention Chapter Summary References Chapter 3: A Routines-Based Approach to Early Intervention A Routines-Based Approach to Early Intervention What Are Routines and Rituals? Importance of Routines for Development How Does a Routines-Based Approach Fit with Early Intervention? Evaluating Routines and Rituals Establishing Healthy Routines Helping Children Follow a Routine Using Routines As a Basis for Early Intervention Strategies Chapter Summary Supplemental Materials Strategies for Healthy Eating Behaviors Creating a Mealtime Routine Do’s and Don’t’s for Parents Specific Mealtime Interventions Functions of Behavior Incentives Expect Extinction Bursts Complete Ignoring Tips for Weight Gain Treatment Strategies for Sleep Problems Creating a Bedtime Routine Do’s and Don’t’s for Parents Specific Sleep Interventions Functions of Behavior Cautions Incentives Expect Extinction Bursts Complete Ignoring Gradual Ignoring Bedtime Pass Brief Checks Gradual Withdrawal of Caregiver Separation Games that Help Support Sleep References Chapter 4: Problem-Solving Behavior: The ABC’s of Behavior Overview of Behavior Operant Conditioning Function of Behavior Problem-Solving Behavior: Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Skills Case Examples Problem-Solving the Function of Behavior Summary Supplemental Materials Problem-Solving Chart: Practice Identifying the Function References Chapter 5: Strategies to Prevent Problem Behavior Understanding the Child’s Behavior Prevention Strategies Preventions Reduce Triggers Preventions Clearly Prompt Desired Behavior Preventions Improve Transitions Between Activities Preventions Promote Independence and Practice Positive Exposures Chapter Summary References Chapter 6: Techniques to Teach Children New Skills Development of Children with Developmental Disabilities Challenging Behavior Among Young Children Teaching New Skills Identifying New Skills Teaching New Skills Functional Communication Skills Teaching Gestures Teaching American Sign Language Teaching Words and Phrases Social-Emotional Skills Preventions Pave the Way for Teaching Children New Skills Chapter Summary Supplemental Materials Problem-Solving Chart: Practice Planning New Responses References Chapter 7: Positive Discipline Skills Basics of Behavior Review Planning New Responses Increasing Appropriate Child Behaviors: Positive Reinforcement Social Reinforcers Tangible Reinforcers Activity Reinforcer Token Reinforcers Selecting Reinforcers Decreasing Child Behavior Problems Extinction Planned Ignoring Validate and Redirect Follow-Through Time Out from Positive Reinforcement Chapter Summary Supplemental Materials Teaching Compliance with Follow-Through Time Out for Noncompliance References Chapter 8: Family-Centered Practices in Early Intervention Family-Centered Practices Respect and Dignity Communication Strengths-Based Practice Teamwork and Collaborative Practice Chapter Summary References Chapter 9: Helping Caregivers Manage Stress Caregiver Stress Case Example of Caregiver Stress Problem-Solving Caregiver Stress Warning Signs of Stress Preventions for Stress Management Developing Healthy Routines Simplify Life and Manage Finances New Skills Communication Skills New Responses Chapter Summary References Glossary of Terms Index