| Social Competence of Young Children: Risk, Disability, and Intervention Contributor(s): Brown, William (Editor), Odom, Samuel L. (Editor), McConnell, Scott R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1557669236 ISBN-13: 9781557669230 Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2007 Annotation: How can early childhood professionals ensure that young children have the skills to develop the social relationships they need to succeed? This comprehensive resource puts research and effective strategies within reach as professionals work with children from birth to age 5, especially those who are at risk for or who have social competence difficulties. - increasing positive peer interaction - promoting school readiness - reducing future social competence problems - enhancing children's social behavior This essential volume helps readers - gain a deep and thorough foundation for understanding social competence - examine key influences on social development - pinpoint strategies for social interaction interventions specific to different populations - understand the effects of disabilities on peer interactions and relationships - compare and contrast the efficacy of several well-known commercial programs |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Children's Studies - Education | Special Education - Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 303.324 |
| LCCN: 2007036935 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.93" W x 9.88" (1.35 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Increasing positive peer interaction can reduce future social competence problems, but how can you ensure that children with developmental difficulties are given a chance to cultivate the social relationships they need? For your work with children from birth to age 5 who are at risk for or who have been identified with social competence difficulties, now one succinct resource puts the latest research and effective strategies right at your fingertips. From well-known and respected experts in the field, this volume helps pre- and inservice early childhood general and special educators
With the most current research-based assessment and intervention strategies detailed, you'll choose well-matched and effective peer interaction interventions--classroom, naturalistic, or explicit--to suit specific children's needs. Help young children learn the art of forming strong social relationships that can improve their future academic success--and their lives. |