{"title":"Associations Between Social–Emotional Teaching Practices and Reductions in Preschoolers' Challenging Behavior","authors":"Janice K. Lee, Glen Dunlap","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000261","url":null,"abstract":"It is widely assumed that (1) children with challenging behavior may lack the social–emotional skills to be successful in classroom settings and (2) instruction in social–emotional skills can help prevent the occurrence of young children's challenging behavior. However, no data are available to indicate whether specific social–emotional skills might be most effective in reducing existing challenging behavior. In this study, we used an archival database to examine possible relationships between types of social–emotional instruction and changes over a 4-month period in levels of social skills and challenging behavior. The database, from a randomized trial of an intervention for preschoolers' challenging behavior, included measures of types of social–emotional instruction and children's social skills and challenging behaviors. Correlational analyses revealed statistically significant relationships between two types of social–emotional teaching practices and reductions in preschoolers' challenging behavior for children in the intervention group, teaching children behavior expectations and teaching problem-solving. No other statistically significant associations were identified. The results are discussed in relation to possible implications for social–emotional instruction for preschool children already exhibiting challenging behavior and the value of further research focused on preventing challenging behavior in young children.","PeriodicalId":212693,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140353747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catherine E. Yepez, Ann M. Isbell, Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley
{"title":"Factors Associated With Caregiver Reporting of Developmental Concerns Among Children in Low-Income Communities","authors":"Catherine E. Yepez, Ann M. Isbell, Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000262","url":null,"abstract":"Early detection and access to interventions for developmental delays in young children have been shown to improve health, social, and academic outcomes later in life. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with caregivers' perception of child developmental concerns in low-income communities. A countywide survey was conducted in Los Angeles County (LAC), California, among 4,863 participating Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) families with children ages 1–4 years. Proportional odds ordinal logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between the severity of reported developmental concerns and respondent characteristics. Results indicate that demographic characteristics, support systems, health care visits during COVID-19, and maternal symptoms of depression are associated with higher odds of reporting more severe developmental concerns among the WIC population. Advancing policies, programs, and research that aim to improve early detection and access to childhood professionals for all families will be essential to allow all children in low-income households to optimize their development.","PeriodicalId":212693,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140354610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Danika L. Pfeiffer, Christine Reiner Hess, Rebecca J Landa
{"title":"Seeking Validation and Creating Meaningful Interactions","authors":"Danika L. Pfeiffer, Christine Reiner Hess, Rebecca J Landa","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000260","url":null,"abstract":"Infancy, a formative period for development, has been identified as an advantageous time to provide family-centered support for children with delays. Families should be included as stakeholders during development of such interventions to ensure social value. We describe a preliminary randomized controlled trial evaluating Infant Achievements (IA), an 8-week (16-session) parent-mediated intervention for parents of infants 8–12 months old with social and communication delays. This study reports our qualitative examination of the intervention's social validity. We conducted focus groups with seven IA parent participants and analyzed their responses using conventional content analysis. Five themes emerged: (a) difficulty identifying resources to address concerns; (b) seeking validation of concerns; (c) seeking support to enhance children's development; (d) experiencing a supportive coaching relationship; and (e) creating meaningful interactions to support children's communication and social skills. Our results emphasize the necessity of partnering with families in the development of evidence-based, family-centered interventions for infants with developmental delays to maximize their social value.","PeriodicalId":212693,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140356836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sunyoung Kim, Youn-Jeng Choi, Veronica Y. Kang, Jing Wang, Namhee Kim, Kyoung-Mi Kim
{"title":"Validation of the Inclusion Scale","authors":"Sunyoung Kim, Youn-Jeng Choi, Veronica Y. Kang, Jing Wang, Namhee Kim, Kyoung-Mi Kim","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000264","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the importance of inclusion in education, studies that clearly define and operationalize the concept of early childhood inclusive education in South Korea remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to translate and validate a comprehensive measurement scale to assess Korean early childhood teachers' attitudes and perceptions regarding inclusion. We analyzed data from a group of 224 respondents from 82 daycare centers in South Korea and tested the inclusion scale's internal consistency, subscale reliability, and content and construct validity. The exploratory factor analysis identified four factors with varying number of items in each factor. Researchers could use this instrument to better understand Korean teachers' beliefs about themselves with respect to inclusive education. Implications for research include the utility of the survey instrument with Korean early childhood teachers.","PeriodicalId":212693,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140357496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Framework for the Design of Inclusive Community-Based Early Childhood Intervention Programs","authors":"M. Guralnick","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000251","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, a framework for the creation of a fully inclusive and comprehensive early childhood intervention system is described. Although aspirational at this time, the potential for developmental science, intervention science, and implementation science to be integrated to maximize the effectiveness of early intervention systems is presented in the context of the Developmental Systems Approach. This framework guides a practice model emphasizing a family-centered problem-solving process that focuses on supporting well-characterized family patterns of interaction that contribute to children's development. Discussed as well is the ability of such an integrated system to be compatible with and incorporate principles and practices from a human rights perspective; all designed to support family and child goals. The transformational potential of this framework for organizing inclusive community-based early childhood programs is considered.","PeriodicalId":212693,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115517733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}