Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field of autism research. The "Summary of Advances" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles nominated by…

Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The "2020 Summary of Advances in Autism Research" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles…

Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The "2019 IACC Summary of Advances" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles nominated by the…

Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases its annual list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The 20 studies selected have given new insight into the complex causes of autism and potential risk factors, studied clues that could lead to earlier diagnosis, and evaluated promising…

This Guide is an annotated bibliography of existing large scale data sets that provide useful information to policymakers, researchers, state administrators, and others in the field of child care and early education. The Guide follows an ecological approach to research and policy in the field: it brings attention not only to children themselves,…

The first of seven modules on early intervention with young (birth to age 3) handicapped children is designed to provide information on child development to teachers, administrators, and other professionals. A training outline lists objectives and preparation ideas for an inservice session on child development. Activities suggested include…

This bibliography focuses on the impact of caregiver-infant interaction as a basis for child development. The bibliography is divided into five sections: (1) factors which influence the quality of interactions, (2) components of parent-child interactions, (3) comparison of interaction patterns of children with normal and delayed development, (4)…

Intended for parents of young physically handicapped children, the bibliography lists approximately 70 references on normal development; effects of the disability on family relationships; and on the course, treatment, and prognosis of the disability. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author within each of the three general headings, and…

This bibliography contains over 1400 references on child development, assessment, and intervention. References pertain to any condition that might be expected to interfere with a child's normal progress in school; the age range of concern is birth to five years. The entries are categorized into seven groups: (1) the development and use of…

Research (1972-74) concerning infant care and development is surveyed, supplementing an earlier review of literature on the same subject. The literature search was performed to provide materials which could contribute to the improvement of services to school-age parents with infants. Studies dealing with infant development (e.g., nutrition, early…

This selective bibliography cites ERIC documents describing research on infants. Entires are taken from "Research in Education (RIE)" and "Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE)," 1972 through 1974. Descriptor (index) terms used to search the ERIC system include: Infants, Infancy, and Infant Behavior. (Author/CS)

Research pertaining to infant care and development is surveyed for the purpose of providing information for the improvement of services for school-age parents with infants. Computerized searches were used to identify relevant materials dated 1967-72. Studies dealing with infant development (e.g., perception, conditioning, the infant-adult…

The items in this collection of reprints and an annotated bibliography were selected because of their value to classroom teachers working with deaf-blind students. Reprinted articles, originally published in various periodicals between 1978 and 1993, are grouped into five categories: (1) communication, (2) orientation and mobility, (3) functional…

The sixth of seven monographs on early intervention for young (birth to age 3) handicapped children is intended for parents and other family members. Materials which focus on five topics appropriate for parent groups (overcoming communication barriers, legal rights and responsibility, self concept and their children, toy construction for learning,…

This bibliography presents a representative selection of books and periodical articles (most published since 1979) for parents concerned with guiding the development of their preschool handicapped children. The first section lists 29 books and articles addressing major parental issues and concerns such as parenting skills, coping, advocacy, family…