Social Competence of Young Children
Social Competence of Young Children
Risk, Disability, and Intervention
William H. Brown, Ph.D., Samuel L. Odom, Ph.D., Scott R. McConnell, Ph.D.
Early Childhood
One succinct yet thorough resource for administrators who work with children birth-five with social competence difficulties.
| Paperback US$ 42.95 Qty: Add to Cart |
| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 69230 | 978-1-55766-923-0 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2008 | 360 |
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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
- Gain a deep and thorough foundation for understanding social competence
- Examine key influences on social development—family, culture, classroom, and friendships
- Pinpoint strategies for social interaction interventions specific to different populations—including children with disabilities and delays, and children living in poverty
- Understand the effects of autism, behavioral disorders, communication and language disorders, and severe disabilities on peer interactions and relationships
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.
Reviews
: Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - March 23, 2009
"For the professional who wants to approach social competence at an in-depth level and with a thorough understanding of the implications and factors involved, this book is an excellent resource."
Gail Joseph, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood and Family Studies Program, University of Washington - September 4, 2007
"A comprehensive handbook of social competence . . . will be essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike."
Lise Fox, Professor & Division Director, Department of Child and Family Studies, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida - August 17, 2007
"An authoritative review of the science, issues, and interventions related to the promotion of young children's social competence . . . an essential resource for researchers and professionals."
Beth Rous, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership Studies, College of Education, Director of Early Childhood, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky - August 15, 2007
"Packed with valuable information . . . a must have resource for all those who recognize the critical role of building social competence in young children."
Mary Louise Hemmeter, Vanderbilt University - August 9, 2007
"Successfully translates research findings into practical strategies that early childhood professionals can use in their daily interactions with young children and their families."
Volume Editors: William H. Brown Ph.D., Samuel L. Odom Ph.D., Scott R. McConnell Ph.D.Chapter Authors: Judah Axe, Alison Baroody, Edward H. Bovery II, William H. Brown Ph.D., Virginia Buysse Ph.D., Maureen A. Conroy Ph.D., Paddy C. Favazza Ed.D., Karen E. Diamond Ph.D., Erik Drasgow Ph.D., Barbara Davis Goldman, Howard Goldstein Ph.D., CCC-SLP, James W. Halle Ph.D., Marci J. Hanson Ph.D., Robin L. Hojnoski Ph.D., Heidi Hollingsworth Ph.D., Soo-Young Hong M.S., Sunhwa Jung, Lisa L. Knoche Ph.D., Alisa Lowery, Christine A. Marvin Ph.D., Jeanette A. McCollum ph.D., Hedda Meadan Ph.D., BCBA-D, Kristen N. Missall Ph.D., Samuel L. Odom Ph.D., Melissa L. Olive, Michaelene M. Ostrosky Ph.D., Jenna M. Rathel, M. Jamila Reid Ph.D., Diane M. Sainato Ph.D., Mary Salmon, Naomi Schneider Ph.D., Ilene S. Schwartz Ph.D., BCBA-D, Susan M. Sheridan Ph.D., Gary N. Siperstein Ph.D., Tanya SooHoo, Phillip S. Strain Ph.D., Yasmin Turan, Carolyn Webster-Stratton MSN, MPH, Ph.D., Tracey West Ph.D.