Bridging the gap between child development and strategies for inclusion this powerful volume will help early childhood practitioners and pre-service teachers feel better equipped to meet the needs of all the children in their early childhood setting. Each chapter introduces you to a child (ages birth to 8 years) with one or more special needs including Autism Cerebral Palsy Turner Syndrome ADHD Emotional/BehavioralDisorders Apraxia Down Syndrome Giftedness and Juvenile Diabetes. Advocating a holistic view of working with children each profile includes: A description of the child An interview with a family member or early childhood professional describing essential facts and historical incidents in the child s life An epilogue updating the status of the child Information for educators about the special needs covered in the profile Hints for success--teaching strategies for working with children in inclusive classrooms Discussion questions for the classroom Resources for educators and parents Plus an appendix with guidelines for an IEP (Individualized Education Program)