Early Intervention: The Essential Readings

Copyright © 2004 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Early Intervention: The Essential Readings

Editor(s): Maurice A. Feldman

Published Online: 21 JAN 2008

Print ISBN: 9781405111690

Online ISBN: 9780470755778

DOI: 10.1002/9780470755778

About this Book

This reader covers current theory, research and practice in Early Intervention with young children, bringing together the best recent papers by prominent researchers in the field.


  • A collection of the best recent papers on Early Intervention.
  • Brings together current theory, research and practice in EI with young children.
  • Covers a range of topics in childhood development and intervention.
  • Each paper is introduced and contextualised by the editor.

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–x)

    1. Introduction: What is Early Intervention? (pages 1–4)

      Maurice A. Feldman

  3. Part I: A Model of Early Intervention

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      Introduction (pages 5–7)

    2. Chapter 1

      Effectiveness of Early Intervention for Vulnerable Children: A Developmental Perspective (pages 8–50)

      Michael J. Guralnick

  4. Part II: Early Out-of-home Programs: Primary Prevention of Cognitive Deficits and School Failure in At-risk Children

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      Introduction to Part II (pages 51–52)

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      Introduction to Chapter 2 (page 53)

    3. Chapter 2

      Applying the Findings of Developmental Psychology to Improve Early Childhood Intervention (pages 54–74)

      Edward Zigler and Sally J. Styfco

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      Introduction to Chapter 3 (pages 73–74)

    5. Chapter 3

      Persistent Effects of Early Childhood Education on High-Risk Children and their Mothers (pages 75–103)

      Craig T. Ramey, Frances A. Campbell, Margaret Burchinal, Martie L. Skinner, David M. Gardner and Sharon L. Ramey

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      Introduction to Chapter 4 (page 104)

    7. Chapter 4

      Day-Care Participation as a Protective Factor in the Cognitive Development of Low-Income Children (pages 105–128)

      Margaret O'Brien Caughy, Janet A. DiPietro and Donna M. Strobino

  5. Part III: Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Programs for Children with Established Disabilities

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      Introduction to Part III (pages 129–131)

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      Introduction to Chapter 5 (page 133)

    3. Chapter 5

      The Effectiveness of Early Intervention: Examining Risk Factors and Pathways to Enhanced Development (pages 134–150)

      Lisa J. Berlin, Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Cecelia McCarton and Marie C. McCormick

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      Introduction (pages 151–152)

    5. Chapter 6

      Randomized Trial of Intensive Early Intervention for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (pages 153–182)

      Tristram Smith, Annette D. Groen and Jacqueline W. Wynn

  6. Part IV: Home Visiting Programs: Primary and Secondary Prevention in At-risk Children

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      Introduction to Part IV (pages 183–184)

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      Introduction to Chapter 7 (pages 185–186)

    3. Chapter 7

      Effectiveness of Home-Based Early Intervention on the Language Development of Children of Mothers with Mental Retardation (pages 188–211)

      Maurice A. Feldman, Bruce Sparks and Laurie Case

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      Introduction (pages 213–214)

    5. Chapter 8

      Effects of Early Intervention on Psychiatric Symptoms of Young Adults in Low-Risk and High-Risk Families (pages 214–235)

      Eeva T. Aronen and Terttu Arajärvi

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      Introduction (pages 236–237)

    7. Chapter 9

      Long-Term Effects of nurse Home Visitation on Children's Criminal and Antisocial Behavior: Fifteen-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial (pages 238–256)

      David Olds, Charles R. Henderson, Robert Cole, John Eckenrode, Harriet Kitzman, Dennis Luckey, Lisa Pettitt, Kimberly Sidora, Pamela Morris and Jane Powers

  7. Part IV: Family Aspects

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      Introduction to Part IV (pages 257–258)

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      Introduction to Chapter 10 (page 261)

    3. Chapter 10

      Revisiting “Rethinking Early Intervention” (pages 262–284)

      Carl J. Dunst

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      Introduction (page 284)

    5. Chapter 11

      The Effect of Early Intervention Services on Maternal Well-Being (pages 285–310)

      Marji Erickson Warfield, Penny Hauser-Cram, Marty Wyngaarden Krauss, Jack P. Shonkoff and Carole C. Upshur

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      Introduction (pages 309–310)

    7. Chapter 12

      Family Predictors of Maternal and Paternal Involvement in Programs for Young Children with Disabilities (pages 311–338)

      Susana Gavidia-Payne and Zolinda Stoneman

  8. Part VI: Future Directions

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      Conclusion: The Future of Early Intervention Research and Practice (pages 341–346)

      Maurice A. Feldman

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      Index (pages 347–351)

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