An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, Third Edition

"Easy to follow and comprehend . . . I believe wholeheartedly in ABI and am glad to see there is a thorough source for professionals to use when teaching and using the approach."--Denise M. Barr, Ph.D."Kent State University" (04/27/2006) "The work of these authors has shaped my research and teaching career. With each new edition of "An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, " the authors continue to set the direction of early childhood special education."--Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D."University of Kentucky" (04/27/2006) "[This book] provides a wealth of practical, user-friendly information for service providers as they plan and implement instruction to address children's individual goals . . . an invaluable resource for students, teachers, therapists, and other service providers supporting young children with disabilities and their families."--Robyn Ridgley, M.Ed."University of Kentucky" (04/26/2006) "The authors have successfully integrated the foundational information on theory and research with the guidance and practical tools that professionals will need. . . . This book will be instrumental in moving the field forward."--Mary Louise Hemmeter, Ph.D."University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign" (04/27/2006) "A must-have resource! The authors elegantly weave the research base underlying the effectiveness of activity-based intervention with professional tools designed to help children reach their educational and developmental goals."--Marisa Macy"University of Oregon" (04/27/2006) "While the first two editions provided us with a thoughtful integration of research and practices, this volume adds to that foundation with even more actual day-to-day practices and strategies."--Eva M. Horn, Ph.D."University of Kansas, and Editor, Young Exceptional Children" (04/27/2006) "Provides solid theoretical underpinnings of the ABI approach with the addition of an up-to-date discussion of the empirical support for its use."--Alise Paillard, Ph.D."University of Oregon" (04/27/2006) "The third edition provides even more concrete material [and] has many applications that help to provide both an effective and meaningful experience for children. . . . Essential reading for any interventionist."--Debra Janas, Ph.D."Baldwin-Wallace College" (04/27/2006)