Resources
Refer to the following resources to learn more about the key issues presented in this guide. This chapter is organized into four main sections: Print/Audiovisual Materials, Organizations, Journals/Periodicals, and Web Sites.Print/Audiovisual Materials
American Orthopsychiatric Association. April 1994. Strengthening mental health in Head Start: Pathways to quality improvement. New York: American Orthopsychiatric Association.
This report, developed by the American Orthopsychiatric Association Task Force on Head Start and Mental Health, presents findings and recommendations for strengthening family support and mental health in Head Start.
Benard, B. August 1991. Fostering resiliency in the family, school, and community. Portland, Ore.: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.
This document provides an overview of resilience research and offers suggestions for promoting protective factors for children.
Brady, J.P., C. Lang, M. Posner, S. Grollman, and M. Rosati. 1994. Risk and reality: Teaching preschool children affected by substance abuse. Produced by Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Available from the National Archives Fulfillment Center (800) 788-6282.
This package for preschool teachers consists of a monograph, a teachers' guide and video demonstrating specific classroom interventions, and a literature review presenting current research findings.
Burke, J.C. 1992. Decreasing classroom behavior problems: Practical guidelines for teachers. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
This book outlines techniques for classroom management, provides an overview of practical methods for assessing problem behaviors in the classroom and methods designed to address those behaviors, and presents information to help teachers evaluate the effectiveness of their programs.
Cambone, J. 1994. Teaching troubled children: A case study in effective classroom practice. New York: Teacher's College Press.
The story of one teacher's experience with troubled children in a residential treatment center, this book provides a unique perspective on methods and philosophy regarding the education of children with challenging behaviors.
DGK & Co. 1994. Responding to children under stress: A skill-based training guide for classroom teams. Washington, DC.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for children, Youth and Families, Head Start Bureau.
This staff development program offers practical strategies for working with children who live in multi-stressed environments; it also provides ongoing support for classroom teams.
Demaree, M.A. 1994. Resource File: Responding to violence in their lives: Creating nurturing environments for children with post -traumatic stress disorder. Vol. 3. No 6. Newton, Mass.: New England Resource Access Project, Education Development Center, Inc. (617) 969-7100 ext. 2313.
This resource file offers strategies preschool teachers can use to meet the needs of children with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Essa, E. 1995. A practical guide to solving preschool behavior problems. (Third ed.) Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Publishers.
This "how-to" book provides step-by-step recommendations for ad dressing specific problem behaviors .that commonly occur with young children, taking into account the influences of developmental, environmental, and health factors on children's behavior.
Gallas, K. 1994. The languages of learning: How children talk, write, dance, draw, and sing their understanding of the world. New York: Teachers College Press.
This book about narratives contains an excellent chapter called "'Bad' Boys in the Classroom."
Garbarino, J., N. Dubrow, K. Kostelny, and C. Pardo. 1992. Children in danger: Coping with. the consequences of community violence. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
This book examines the effects of community violence on children's development, and gives suggestions about what schools can do to provide children with predictable and supportive environments to enhance their resilience.
Goldstein, S. 1995. Understanding and managing children's classroom behavior. New York: Wiley & Sons, Inc.
This book, written for teachers, physicians, and other professionals, is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD.
Goodwin, T. and G. Wurzburg (producers). 1992. Educating Peter. New York: Ambrose Video Publishing (212) 265-7272; (212) 696-4545.
Educating Peter is the Academy Award-winning story of a child with Down syndrome and his classmates as they test the limits of a class room in which all students learn together. As the camera follows Peter, the trials of coping with his unpredictable behavior are evident, but so are the remarkable advances made by Peter and his classmates.
Kaiser, C.E., Ph.D. (producer). 1982. Young and special: A video-based in-service for mainstreaming preschool children. Circle Pines, Minn. American Guidance Service (AGS) (800) 328-2560.
This in-service training course is designed to prepare early childhood teachers and aides for including children with disabilities in preschool settings. It includes leader and student guides, and 30 modules in documentary television format featuring scenarios, children, parents, and professionals in all major categories of special needs.
Kurcinka, M. 1991. Raising your spirited child: A guide for parents whose child is more intense, spirited, perceptive, persistent, or energetic. New York: Harper Collins.
This book offers helpful suggestions for appreciating a child's uniqueness and intensity, diffusing strong reactions, avoiding power struggles, and reducing conflict.
Lasher, M.G., I. Mattick, and F.J. Perkins. 1980. Mainstreaming preschoolers: Children with emotional disturbance: A guide for teach ers, parents, and others who work with emotionally disturbed preschoolers. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Although parts of this guide are somewhat outdated, it continues to be a useful tool that teachers and parents can use to help children with significant emotional and behavioral problems learn and grow. Al though the guide is now out of print not not available from the Head Start Publications Center, members of the Head Start management team or staff from the Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) net work may have copies of it. This article offers suggestions for helping young children constructively channel their aggression.
Saifer, 5. 1990. Practical solutions to everyday problems: The early childhood teacher's manual. St. Paul, Minn.: Redleaf Press.
This "how-to" book presents practical classroom management techniques and suggestions for teachers to develop effective, successful programs.
Saifer, S. and S. Skelding. 1995. Teaching tips for learning centers: Including children with challenging behaviors and intense emotional needs. NHSA Journal 13 (4): 33—38.
This article offers helpful tips for supporting young children with challenging behaviors.
Slaby, R., W.C. Roedell, D. Arezzo, and K. Hendrix. 1995. Early violence prevention: Tools for teachers of young children. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
This book addresses the effects of exposure to violence in early child hood settings and strategies for reducing violence in the classroom.
Tobin, L. 1991. What do you do with a child like this? Inside the lives of troubled children. Duluth, Minn.: Whole Person Associates.
This book, written for teachers, parents, counselors, and psychologists, presents a wide variety of techniques for helping children with troubling behaviors with a focus on understanding the child's needs.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. 1990. Mental health directory. Rockville, Md.: National Institute of Mental Health.
This directory contains state-by-state, regional listings of mental health programs. Available from the Center for Mental Health Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 13103, Rockville, Md. 20857 (800)
789-2647.Zabel, M.K. 1996. Teaching young children with behavioral disorders. Reston, Va.: Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 800-232-7323.
This book provides a variety of options for structuring the learning environment to meet the needs of young children with behavioral disorders.
Zirpoli, T.J., and K.J. Melloy, 1993. Behavior management: Applications for teachers and parents. New York: Merrill Publishing.
This book provides parents, teachers, and other caregivers with the technical basics of applied behavior analysis, as well as everyday applications of behavior management, and presents the information in understandable language.
Organizations
Beach Center on Families and Disability
University of Kansas
3111 Haworth Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-7516
(913) 864-7600; Fax (913) 864-7605The Beach Center is a national rehabilitation research and training center with core funding from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and the University of Kansas. It conducts research; training, and dissemination of information to families who have members with developmental disabilities, significant emotional disorders, and technology-support needs. The Center's Families and Disability Newsletter is published three times a year. A catalog listing many of the Center's publications, a descriptive brochure, and the newsletter are free upon request.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (C.H.A.D.D.)
499 N.W. 70th Avenue
Suite 308
Plantation, FL 33317
(800) 233-4050C.H.A.D.D. is a nonprofit, parent-based organization formed to improve the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and their families. This organization offers family support, advocacy, and public and professional education. C.H.A.D.D. also offers a range of resources for parents and. teachers, such as information packets and an extensive network of parent support groups across the country.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091-1589
(703) 620-3660The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization committed to improving educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Members receive Exceptional children, the research journal; Teaching Exceptional Children, a practical, classroom-oriented magazine; and a newsletter, Exceptional Times. CEC is the home of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1101 King Street, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
(703) 684-7710
http://www.ffcmh.org/This national, parent-run organization addresses the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. The Federation provides information about and engages in advocacy regarding research, prevention, early intervention, family support, education, and transition services.
Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Network
The national T/TA network supports local Head Start programs on a range of issues, including improving services for children with disabilities. Contact your Administration for Children and Families Regional Office for the phone number for the T/TA provider in your region.
National Clearinghouse on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
(800) 628-1696, (503) 725-4040This clearinghouse offers information and referral for parents, professionals, and policymakers on issues related to children's mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Numerous publications are available, including National Directory of Organizations Serving Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, and free fact sheets and state resource files.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
(NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492
(800) 999-5599NICHCY is a clearinghouse that provides information and services on disabilities and disability-related issues. NICHCY offers technical assistance to parent and professional groups, referrals to other organizations, and various materials on a wide range of disability-related issues (available in English and Spanish). All materials and services are provided free of charge. NICHCY's newsletter, News Digest, is published three times a year.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
(800) 969-6642The NMHA, through its national office and more than 300 affiliates nationwide, addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illnesses though advocacy, public education, information, and referral.
National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)
1600 Prince Street, #115
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-6763This national network was established to provide representation and a personal voice for parents of children, youth, and adults with disabilities. NPND shares information and resources in order to promote and support the power of parents to influence policy issues concerning the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Journals/Periodicals
Reclaiming Children and Youth; Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems
1610 West Third Street
P.O. Box 55
Bloomington, IN 47402This quarterly journal features articles written by and for teachers and other professionals working with children with significant emotional and behavioral problems.
Web Sites
The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP) through Technology, Media, and Materials. This site, operated by NCIP at Education Development Center, offers a facilitated discussion forum on children with disabilities, a collection of resources about technology and special education, and links to other disability-related resources.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI). SERI has links to numerous disability-related sites, including national organizations and resources for parents and educators.
The Councilfor Exceptional Children (CEC). CEC offers information about public policy and legislation, professional development events, and materials related to children with disabilities. This site also includes previews of articles in upcoming issues of CEC's journals, Exceptional Children and TEACHING Exceptional Children.
The home page of National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NEC*TAS) provides an overview of organizational goals and services, as well as reports related to developing and implementing comprehensive services for young children with disabilities and their families.