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Early Childhood Special Education in a Refugee Resettlement Community: Challenges and Innovative Practices
Hurley, Jennifer J Warren, Rachel A. Habalow, Rebecca D. Weber, Lauren E. Tousignant, Sarah R.
Hurley, Jennifer J
Warren, Rachel A.
Habalow, Rebecca D.
Weber, Lauren E.
Tousignant, Sarah R.
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There has been a significant increase in the number of children who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) who qualify for early childhood special education (ECSE) services (Banerjee & Guiberson, 2012). The current study investigates the challenges and innovative practices in the evaluation and (ECSE) services for preschool aged children who are refugees. Twenty-eight early childhood educators who work in a small refugee resettlement community participated in a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews resulting in themes regarding challenges and innovative practices. Challenges include: lack of validated assessments, wait time for evaluations, different cultural perspectives and family advocacy. Innovative practices include: assessing skills not dependent on language and including caregivers in evaluations. Implications for future research and teacher preparation are discussed.
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2013-02-27
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Jennifer J. Hurley, Rachel A. Warren, Rebecca D. Habalow, Lauren E. Weber & Sarah R. Tousignant (2014) Early childhood special education in a refugee resettlement community: challenges and innovative practices, Early Child Development and Care, 184:1, 50-62, DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2013.769214