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Young Exceptional Children (YEC) is written for teachers, early care and education personnel, educational administrators, therapists, families, and others who work with or on behalf of children from birth through 8 years of age who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are considered at-risk for future developmental challenges. YEC offers useful, friendly articles that help readers implement research-based strategies and interventions to support inclusive practices across early childhood settings. This journal is a member of COPE. View full journal description

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Families as Advocates: Ensuring Child Care Access for Children With Disabilities

  • Courtney E. O’Grady PhD
  • Meghan M. Burke PhD
  • Alison Hooper PhD
  • Megan Landmeier MEd
  • Jasmine Jones MHR
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Na’áłchíní Na’nitin (Teach Your Children): Diné Cultural Assets in Early Intervention

  • Monique Matute-Chavarria PhD
  • Sapphira Garner MA
  • Sarah D. Wiegand PhD
  • Minea Armijo Romero PhD
  • Gabe Garner BBA
  • Anita Hernandez PhD
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Facilitating Development During Pretend Play for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Ayesha Rehman
  • Sarah N. Douglas PhD
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Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA Through Family-Centered and Inclusive Early Childhood Education

  • Serra Acar PhD
  • Shameka Brown MS ED, I/ECMHC, DT
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Supporting Classroom Transitions Between Daily Routines: Strategies and Tips

  • Rashida Banerjee PhD
  • Eva Horn PhD
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Visual Aids for Positive Behavior Support of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Jaimee E. Kidder MEd
  • Andrea P. McDonnell PhD
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Flapping, Spinning, Rocking, and Other Repetitive Behaviors: Intervening With Young Children Who Engage in Stereotypy

  • Annie McLaughlin PhD, BCBA-D
  • Veronica P. Fleury PhD, BCBA
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Visual Cues Using Mobile Technology to Support In-Class Transition for All Children

  • Gospel Kim PhD, BCBA-D
  • Kathleen Zimmerman PhD, BCBA-D
  • Gregory A. Cheatham PhD
  • Kelsey Smith MEd, BCBA
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Going Beyond “I’m a Coach”: Adopting a Caregiver Coaching Framework in EI

  • Crystal S. Williams EdM
  • Grace E. Sawyer BS
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Promoting EI/ECSE Practitioners’ Professional Growth Through a Reflective Practice Framework

  • Amber Friesen PhD
  • Alina Mihai PhD
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Development of Self-Determination in Young Children: Strategies to Promote Children’s Self-Determined Action

  • Sara Ucar MA
  • Jacqueline Anton MA
  • Maryssa Kucskar Mitsch PhD
  • Mayumi Hagiwara PhD
  • Amber Friesen PhD
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DEC at the Intersection: No Turning Back: DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View

  • Kathleen E. Crabbs
  • Sterling E. Freeman
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Facilitating Development During Pretend Play for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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