The Early Intervention Dictionary: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terminology

Library Journal

Federal legislation is increasingly mandating that a full range of specialized services be made available to all infants and preschoolers with special needs. These early intervention programs generally involve a team of medical, educational, and psychological specialists who work with the youngsters and their families to maximize each child's potential. Because early intervention is a developing field involving a variety of disciplines, each with its own vocabulary and perspective, this dictionary--the first of its kind in comprehensiveness and scope--is particularly valuable. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include useful explanations for acronyms and abbreviations, generic and brand-name drugs, and medical and psychological tests and scales. This scholarly yet accessible source is highly recommended for parenting and education collections.-- Linda Cullum, Lake Superior State Univ. Lib., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Booknews

The alphabetical listings in this dictionary include simple definitions of hundreds of terms in disciplines such as pediatric medicine, speech therapy, social work, and child development, followed by other terms for reference or a comparative term of interest. For example, it notes that the term "jabbering" should be compared to "cooing," "babbling," and "jargon," all of which have particular nuances making them unique terms. Appendixes include references such as growth charts and the APGAR scoring chart. Coleman is the Program Director of Advance Infant Development in Claremont, CA. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)