Case Studies in Early Childhood Special Education

Acknowledgements
About the Authors 
Chart of Cases 
Chapter 1 Overview of Case Method of Instruction 
What is CMI? 
Benefits of CMI
CMI Debate 
How CMI is Used 
Barriers to Using CMI
Framework for a Well-Developed Case 
DEC Recommended Practices 
Case Study Rubric 
How to Use the Book

Chapter 2 Assessment 
Overview of Recommended Practice 
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Revolutionary Referral 
Split Decision 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds 
Time for a New Diagnosis? 
Nature Versus Nurture
Special Education Graduate
Do Something

Chapter 3 Environment
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Baby Blues 
Too much? 
The Comfort Zone 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds 
Gentlemen Start Your Engines 
Rocky 
Visual Schedule 
Finding the Perfect Fit 
Preparing for Kindergarten 
Speech in Speech  

Chapter 4 Family 
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Wit's End
Mother in Denial 
Rhett's Case 
Family Engagement Through Interpretation 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds 
Kindergarten Placement for the Fall 
Help for Home 
Trouble in Paradise 
Family Frustrations 

Chapter 5 Instruction 
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Culture Shock 
The Next Step 
Giving in Is So Much Easier 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds
Alex's Tornado 
Let's Count 
I Want  

Chapter 6 Interaction 
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Patience Running Thin 
New Babies 
Parenting a Child With Special Needs White Having Special Needs 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds 
The Distant Child 
Daily Dilemmas of a New Teacher 
Concerning Social Interactions in a Small Town 
Interacting Through the Challenging Behaviors 
Michael's Rollercoaster Ride 
Paras Not Up to Par 
The Conundrum 

Chapter 7 Teaming and Collaboration 
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
A Child in Need 
Medical Mystery 
Surrogate Mom 
Two Trains Passing in the Night 
The Times, They are A-Changin'
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds
Matthew's Team 
It's Hard to Let Go 
Kindergarten Ahead 
Teaming and Collaboration 

Chapter 8 Transition 
Overview of Recommended Practice
Section 1: Cases for Birth to Age 3 
Daycare to Preschool 
A Long Way From Home 
Transitioning to Preschool 
Section 2: Cases for 3-5 Year Olds
Time for Kindergarten 
Sam and Sue 
Will it Work Out? 
Your Opinion is Important 

Appendix Resources 
References