Quality in Inclusive and Non-Inclusive Infant and Toddler Classrooms: What Are the Trends After 15 Years?

Coleman, Heather; Hestenes, Linda L.; Ozdemir, Merve

doi:10.1080/02568543.2021.1880995

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“…Thus, many professionals enter the workforce without specialized knowledge in special education instruction or EBPs, let alone specific training in ASD. Another example is seen in a recent study completed by Coleman et al (2021) which provided an analysis of 1,053 infant and toddler classrooms and found most teachers did not have a 4-year degree and the average educational level was between “ some college or less ” and a “ 2-year community college degree ” (p. 138). Considering varying educational requirements and the wide range of settings, it is not surprising many early childhood professionals continuously report they do not feel equipped to support children with disabilities, including those with ASD (Bruns & Mogharreban, 2007; Yu, 2019).…”

Section: Early Childhood Settings and Professionalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Discovering Practitioners’ Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Practices for Autism Early Childhood Interventions

Layden,

Coleman,

Gansle

et al. 2024

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education

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Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require supports and services designed to meet their unique needs. Research has identified 27 evidence-based practices (EBPs) for children ages 0 to 5 years. However, there is a paucity of research that examines whether early childhood providers are implementing EBPs with children with ASD. In this study determine the levels of training, confidence, and frequency of EBP implementation by early childhood providers, including early childhood educators and early intervention providers. These findings indicate gaps in both knowledge and implementation of EBPs. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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Section: Early Childhood Settings and Professionalsmentioning

confidence: 99%