Young children with exceptionalities

Explain issues and trends related to young children with exceptionalities and their families.
Item 1
Explain at least three differences between the preparation for all special education teachers, including those who work with K–3 children, and general education teachers who work with the same age group.
Item 2
From an early childhood perspective, explain a rationale for merging teacher preparation programs for general education and special education teachers.
Item 3
Explain two types of challenging behaviors young children with exceptionalities may evidence in preschool classrooms and two strategies and/or classroom environment modifications to guide children toward more positive behavior.
Item 4
Explain how particular family structures may put young children at risk for developmental delays and specific exceptionalities, and indicate at least two ways early childhood professionals can support families in an effort to improve outcomes for young children.
Item 5
Summarize three potential effects of prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol that may result in specific types of exceptionalities for young children.
Item 6
Explain at least two factors/interventions that may improve outcomes for young children affected by prenatal exposure to drugs and/or alcohol.
Item 7
Explain the role of transition process planning in special education. (
Item 8
Explain the transition process from Early Intervention services to Early Childhood Special Education services, and why the process is important to a young child’s healthy growth and development.