Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Transdisciplinary Approach?
Why are families so important in the Transdisciplinary Approach?
What are the benefits of this approach?
How can I be sure my child is getting what (s)he needs?
Where can I get more information?

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
SELECTED REFERENCES

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Brown, W. H., Horn, E.M., Heiser, J.G, & Odom, S.L. (1996). Project BLEND: An inclusive model of early intervention services. Journal of Early Intervention, 20(4), 364-375.

Bruder, M.B. (1993a). The provision of early intervention and early childhood special education within community early childhood programs. Characteristics of effective service delivery. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 13(1), 19-37.

Bruder, M.B., & Staff, I. (1998) A comparison of the effects of type of classroom and service characteristics on toddlers with disabilities. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 18(1), 26-37.

Buysse, V., & Bailey, D.B. (1993). Behavioral and developmental outcomes in young children with disabilities in integrated and segregated settings. A review of comparative studies. The Journal of Special Education, 26, 434-461.

Fox, L., & Hanline, M.F. (1993). A preliminary evaluation of learning within developmentally appropriate early childhood settings. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 13, 308-327.

Lamorey, S., & Bricker, D.D. (1193) Integrated programs: Effects on young children and their parents. In CA. Peck, S.L. Odom, & D.D. Bricker (Eds.), Integrating young children with disabilities into community programs. (pp.Y19-270). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

McLean, M., & Hanline, M. (1990) Providing early intervention serves in integrated environments: Challenges and opportunities for the future. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 10, 62-77.

Thorp, E.K., & McCollum, J.A. (1994). Defining the infancy specialization in early childhood special education, In L.J. Johnson, R.J. Gallagher, M.J. Montagne, J.B. Jordan, J.J. Gallagher, P.L. Hustinger, & M.B. Karnes (Eds.), Meeting early intervention challenges: Issues from birth to three: Paul H. Brookes.

Seitz, V., & Provence, S. (1990). Caregiver focused models of early intervention. In J. Shonkoff, & S. Meisels (Eds.), Handbook of early childhood intervention, New York: Cambridge University Press.

Van Horn, L (1997) Working together: Collaborative consultation: A family-responsive approach to therapy service delivery New Mexico: Center for Development and Disability, Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico.

Weston, D.R., Ivins, B., Heffron, M.C., & Sweet, N. (1997). Formulating the centrality of relationships in early intervention: An organizational perspective, Infants and Young Children, 9(3), 1-12.