Annotation: This manual is a reprinting of the publication "Caring for Our Children: National Health and Performance Standards–Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs, " published in 1992 by the American Public Health Association. The manual describes standards for planning and establishing a quality program of child care. Ten panels of experts formulated these health and safety standards, which were then reviewed nationally for content and feasibility. They are intended for use by anyone working in the child care system in the United States, including those who direct or work in facilities and those involved in the licensing and regulation of facilities. The standards address the following topics: staffing; program activities for healthy development; health protection and health promotion; nutrition and food service; facilities, supplies, equipment, and transportation; infectious diseases; children with special needs; administration; and recommendations for licensing and community action. The publication also provides the rationale for each standard, along with comments and resources for obtaining more information. Distinctions are made between standards that apply to child care centers, large family child care homes, and small family child care homes. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Car seats, Child care, Child care centers, Child health, Family child care, Guidelines, Injury prevention, Parenting, Playgrounds, Special health care needs, Standards

Annotation: This fact sheet gives advice on how to find funds to replace government support for your crisis baby or child care center. It discusses grants, foundations, and networking, and lists references and resources for further help.

Contact: ARCH National Respite Network, Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project, 800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Telephone: (919) 490-5577 Fax: (916) 490-4905 E-mail: lbaker@chtop.org Contact E-mail: hn4736@handsnet.org / HandNet: HN4735 / SpecialNet: NC.CHOUTREACH Web Site: http://www.archrespite.org

Keywords: Child care centers, Children with special health care needs, Crisis intervention, Financial support, Financing, Respite care, Sustainability

Annotation: This manual helps parents and child care providers working with children with special health needs gain insight into their nutrition needs and feeding concerns. The guide builds upon a team approach, explores the relationships between nutrition and growth, reviews stages in child development and oral motor skills, and considers issues relating to self-feeding skills and the mealtime experience. The manual reviews special needs and special diets; provides definitions of children with special needs; and includes selected references and a list of national resource organizations. A Spanish language version is available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of USDA Nutrition Programs, 150 N. 18th Ave., Suite 310, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Telephone: (800) 252-5942 Contact Phone: (602) 542-1886 Contact E-mail: lrider@hs.state.az.us Web Site: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/bnp/index.htm Available at no charge.

Keywords: Child care workers, Child nutrition, Children with special health care needs, Educational materials, Manuals, Parents, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This publication reports on two family forums, 'Conquering the day care dilemma for children with special needs' held in October 1991 and 'Respite: Creating child care options in Iowa' held in October 1992. These statewide forums were for families, daycare and respite child care providers, child advocates, resource and referral program staff, child care organizations, AEA and school staff, health care providers, human services staff, state agency staff, and government officials. In addition to summarizing the presentations, this book presents recommendations made by participants during breakout sessions.

Contact: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Mobile and Regional Child Health Specialty Clinics, 100 Hospital School, Iowa City, IA 52242, Telephone: (319) 356-1469 Fax: (319) 356-3715 Price unknown.

Keywords: Access to care, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Families, Iowa

Annotation: This report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Missouri- Training Individuals to Care for Exceptional Students Outreach Project (M-TYKES). The report includes an abstract, the goals of the project, philosophy of the project, description of the model, research information, methodology, measures used, results, project impact, a bibliography, tables and charts. Appendices include a list of videos developed for the project; a needs assessment form; a sample agenda; a list of sites and evaluators trained; an inservice evaluation scale; and a form for observation of caregiver behavior.

Keywords: Child care services, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood development

Annotation: This issue of "Interaction" focuses on child care and children with disabilities, and the role of the family child care agency. The journal also includes regular editorial and news departments, book reviews, a child care center profile, a calendar, and a list of resources. The journal is printed in both English and French. The Canadian Child Day Care Federation also provides information on training, licensing, and other services.

Contact: Canadian Child Day Care Federation, 201-383 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Y 4R4, Telephone: (613) 729-5289 Secondary Telephone: (800) 858-1412 Fax: (613) 729-3159 E-mail: info@cccf-fcsge.ca Web Site: http://www.qualiteservicesdegardecanada.ca/ncdnov20_en.htm Photocopies available at no charge.

Keywords: Child care, Child care centers, Child development centers, Children with developmental disabilities, Family child care, Non English language materials, Special health care needs

Annotation: This book reviews ways that child care providers and early educators can integrate children with special health needs into their programs. It provides a general description of these children and explains why they are in the classroom; and it suggests ways for the teachers to examine and modify their past perceptions. The book reviews various procedures to ensure a safe physical environment, and it discusses ways of working with the children with special health needs and with the typical children. Information is provided relating to working with the parents of the children and with other agencies. Resource lists include organizations, suppliers of relevant publications, one bibliography for teachers, and second one listing materials appropriate for children.

Contact: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1313 L Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 232-8777 Secondary Telephone: (800) 424-2460 Fax: (202) 328-1846 E-mail: naeyc@naeyc.org Web Site: http://www.naeyc.org/ Price unknown. Document Number: ISBN 0-935989-59-5; NAEYC no. 237.

Keywords: Attitudes, Child attitudes, Child care, Child care workers, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood education, Early childhood educators, Facility design and construction, Materials for children, Parents, Teachers, Young children

Annotation: This manual is written to inform child care professionals about how the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will impact their practice. Topics discussed in detail are: admitting children with special needs into your program; accommodating a child with special needs; and other considerations, including record keeping and resources. The information provided is applicable to both center and family child care programs.

Contact: Child Care Law Center, 221 Pine Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, Telephone: (415) 394-7144 Fax: (415) 394-7140 E-mail: info@childcarelaw.org Web Site: http://www.childcarelaw.org $10.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling; prepayment required.

Keywords: Americans with Disabilities Act, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Federal legislation, Legislation

Annotation: This brochure gives a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a special focus on Title III, which prevents discrimination at public accommodations, and applies it to child care and family child care facilities. It also explains the differences between the ADA and other federal laws that protect the disabled, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504.

Contact: Child Care Law Center, 221 Pine Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, Telephone: (415) 394-7144 Fax: (415) 394-7140 E-mail: info@childcarelaw.org Web Site: http://www.childcarelaw.org Price unknown.

Keywords: Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, Child care services, Children with developmental disabilities, Family child care

Annotation: This handout describes how child care facilities are affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It examines such issues as eligibility for services, auxiliary aids and services, removal of barriers in existing facilities, new construction, alterations, liability insurance, fees for services, landlord-tenant relationships, and transportation.

Contact: Child Care Law Center, 221 Pine Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, Telephone: (415) 394-7144 Fax: (415) 394-7140 E-mail: info@childcarelaw.org Web Site: http://www.childcarelaw.org No charge; donations accepted.

Keywords: Americans with Disabilities Act, Child care centers, Children with special health care needs, Federal legislation

Annotation: This brochure gives a brief overview of who is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which child care programs must comply with the act, and what is expected of such child care providers.

Contact: Child Care Law Center, 221 Pine Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, Telephone: (415) 394-7144 Fax: (415) 394-7140 E-mail: info@childcarelaw.org Web Site: http://www.childcarelaw.org

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Disabilities, Education, Federal legislation, Inclusive schools

Annotation: This annual survey presents information on licensing of family child care, including small and large family child care homes, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The 1992 version expands on previous editions, including many changes in the regulations in the states as a result of the guidelines for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The survey contains information in these categories: number of homes, regulations and requirements, training and orientation, provider qualifications, infant care, sick child care, special needs care, before- and after-school care, discipline, immunization policy, emergency medical consent form, national life safety fire code, zoning, local contacts, and pending legislation.

Keywords: Child care, Family child care, Licensing, Mildly ill children, Regulations, Sick child care, Surveys

Annotation: This packet of materials presents information for individuals and organizations attempting to implement a program that includes children with special health needs in regular preschool programs. The packet contains: (1) issues papers on serving young children with disabilities in programs with their nondisabled peers; (2) information on provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, especially as they relate to child care services; (3) articles on the basis in federal law for inclusive practices; (4) information on additional projects and resources, including those funded under the U.S. Department of Education's Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities; and (5) an annotated bibliography of selected literature published between 1990 and 1996.

Contact: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, Campus Box 8040, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040, Telephone: (919) 962-2001 Secondary Telephone: (919) 843-3269 Fax: (919) 966-7463 E-mail: nectac@unc.edu Contact E-mail: nectasta.nectas@mhs.unc.edu Web Site: http://www.nectac.org $15.00 includes shipping and handling. Limited number available.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood education, Inclusion

Annotation: This handbook is designed as an introductory guide for child care providers who intend to include children with special health needs in their programs. It offers practical information on the many issues involved in caring for children with special health needs, including handling techniques for children who are physically challenged, developing culturally competent services, confidentiality, preventing childhood injuries, health precautions and prevention of the spread of communicable diseases, recreation and play activities, and dealing with challenging behaviors. It includes a developmental play chart and a sample child care registration questionnaire. A Spanish language version, called Punto de Partida, is available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: California Childcare Health Program, 1950 Addison Street, Suite 107, Berkeley, CA 94704, Telephone: (510) 204-0930 Secondary Telephone: (800) 333-3212 Contact Phone: (619) 594-3728 Fax: (510) 204-0931 E-mail: rzaman@ucsfchildcarehealth.org Web Site: http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org $8.00. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHH098 (English), MCHH121 (Spanish).

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Inclusion, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This book suggests learning activities parents and child care providers can use with children; it is organized to supplement activities seen on the daily episodes of the television program, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," hosted by Fred Rogers. The introduction suggests several ways to effectively use the book, describes the importance of creative learning in children's growth and development, and discusses adapting the activities for children with special health needs. Each activity summarizes the plot of the daily episode, lists the objectives, lists materials needed, and provides instructions for the activity. Other materials available from the publisher include a catalog; a program description of the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Child Care Partnership; and a sample issue of the newsletter, "Around the Neighborhood." Other products include pamphlets and books from the "Let's Talk About It series;" these include a book on adoption, and pamphlets on topics such as talking with families about discipline, divorce, creativity, pets, child care, moving, dental visits, starting school, children's trips to the hospital, and about talking with young children about death. Another series of books for children is called "First Experiences;" topics include going to day care, the doctor, the dentist, and toilet training.

Contact: Family Communications, 4802 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Telephone: (412) 687-2990 Fax: (412) 687-1226 Web Site: http://www.fci.org/ $17.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling for book; prepayment required for orders under $50.00; make checks payable to Family Communications. Prices and shipping costs for other items vary, contact publisher. Document Number: ISBN 1-885950-004.

Keywords: Catalogs, Child care workers, Child development, Children, Children with special health care needs, Educational materials, Learning activities, Materials for children, Materials for parents, Newsletters, Parents, Play, Program descriptions, Resource materials

Annotation: This paper presents a literature review on the availability of child care and educational opportunities for children under age six who have disabilities, developmental disabilities, or learning disabilities. It includes an estimate of the number of children in this group, reviews common features of current child care services for all children, considers the impact of mothers who have children with special health needs as they enter the work force, the goals of parents who want to mainstream their children, and the development and training of child care providers to achieve integration. Other topics include support needs for parents, benefits to the children in integrated settings, effects on other children in these settings, relative costs, financial responsibilities, and impacts of integrated services on child care providers. The paper also provides a partially annotated bibliography of the materials reviewed.

Contact: Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, Wellesley Center for Women (WCW), 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8259, Telephone: (781) 283-2500 Secondary Telephone: (781) 283-2837 Contact Phone: (617) 235-0320, ext. 2500 Fax: (781) 283-2504 E-mail: wcw@wellesley.edu Web Site: http://www.wcwonline.org $9.00 includes shipping and handling; make check payable to Center for Research on Women.

Keywords: Bibliographies, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Developmental disabilities, Disabilities, Education, Learning disabilities, Literature reviews

Annotation: This training manual is designed to help bring more understanding and resources to the challenge of integrating children with special needs in school-age child care. It is designed as a series of free-standing workshops, each of which contains all necessary instructions for the trainer, and all necessary handouts to be copied for the workshop participants. The topics addressed by the workshops include: an introduction to integrated school-age child care; taking stock of personal feelings about children with special needs; empowerment of children and caregivers through the use of positive, appropriate language; families of children with special needs; developmental characteristics of children with special needs; adapting activities and environments for integrated school age child care; communicating expectations to children; and resources for integrated school age child care.

Contact: New Jersey Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 700, 222 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0700, Telephone: (609) 292-3717 Web Site: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/

Keywords: Child care centers, Child care workers, Child development centers, Children with special health care needs, School age children, Training

Annotation: This document reports on the key findings of 2 surveys on child care and employment concerns among families of young children with special health needs in New York. Parents responding to the surveys were asked about the type of child care and educational arrangements they prefer for their children and whether their current arrangements were determined by personal preference, by state and local policies, or by some other reason. The surveys also asked parents, particularly mothers, about their employment status and whether or not their decision to work was influenced by current child care options or state policies. In addition to reporting on the key findings, the methodology and quantitative survey results are described.

Contact: Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, Wellesley Center for Women (WCW), 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8259, Telephone: (781) 283-2500 Secondary Telephone: (781) 283-2837 Fax: (781) 283-2504 E-mail: wcw@wellesley.edu Web Site: http://www.wcwonline.org $9.00 includes shipping and handling; make check payable to Center for Research on Women.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Employment, Mothers, Parents

Annotation: This 13- module curriculum is designed to assist local school districts in Florida in providing interdisciplinary training and resources to parents, non-degreed child care workers, and health care providers who work with special needs infants and toddlers ages 0-5, with an emphasis on ages 0-2. Each module is three hours long and contains a script for the instructor, activities, references, a resource list and reproducible handouts/overheads. Some modules contain videotapes and/or audiotapes to supplement the written materials. The modules cover the following topics: intellectual development; speech and language development; meeting the special needs of a child who seems different; the impact of a special needs child on the family; listening and sensory integration; planning an effective program; behavior management; infection control, medication administration and seizure management; motor development; nutrition and feeding practices; communication skills for parents, caregivers, and other professionals; cocaine exposed children; and visual impairments. Handouts and overheads are also available in Spanish.

Contact: Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/South, 5555 South West 93rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33165, Telephone: (305) 274-3501 Secondary Telephone: (800) 995-8771 Fax: (305) 598-7752 Web Site: http://fdlrs-south.dadeschools.net/ Available at no charge for Florida residents; individual modules range from $5.00 to $7.40 for out-of-state residents.

Keywords: Behavior, Child care, Child care workers, Child health, Children with special health care needs, Cocaine, Cognitive development, Communication skills, Curricula, Developmental disabilities, Drug affected infants, Infants, Interdisciplinary training, Language development, Nutrition, Parent education, Spanish language materials, Speech development, Toddlers, Vision disorders

Annotation: This curriculum provides a training resource designed to train family child care providers and other caregiving practitioners to use developmentally appropriate practices for infants and young children, concentrating on those with special needs. It was developed by a multidisciplinary team of early childhood and early intervention experts including family members of children with special needs and has been field tested in rural, urban, and suburban settings. It contains a seminar how-to manual that show how to conduct an educational seminar, a trainer manual for those who will conduct the program, and a trainee manual for child care providers.

Contact: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: (301) 424-0800 Fax: (301) 424-5771 Web Site: http://www.hjf.org/ $150.00 for 3 manuals; $100.00 for trainer and seminar how-to manual; $75.00 for trainee manual.

Keywords: Child care workers, Curricula, Manuals, Training

Annotation: This guide is written for Head Start management teams responsible for the design and coordination of integrated curriculum/services plans for children as well as for teachers and family service workers who implement those plans. The guide includes the following training modules: (1) understanding chronic conditions, (2) essential principles for care, and (3) putting it all together -- caring for children with asthma. Each section contains outcomes, key concepts, background information, activities, and handouts. The guide also includes continuing professional development and resources sections.

Contact: U.S. Office of Head Start, 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 800, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (202) 205-8347 Fax: (202) 260-9336 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Family centered care, Head Start, Resources for professionals, Training materials

Annotation: This curriculum is designed for use in home, preschool, and child care settings under the supervision of an early childhood specialist. It was developed to guide the early childhood professional in developing an individual education program, and for evaluating, monitoring, and supporting the development of the preschool-age special needs child. The curriculum may also be utilized as a reference document for teachers in their classrooms. The document includes two education aids: an assessment log/development progress chart; and a listing of curricula sequences which describe behaviors, procedures, and group activities for eliciting the behaviors to support development in 25 areas including attention and memory, conceptualization, reasoning, visual perception, and motor skills.

Contact: Brookes Publishing, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, Telephone: (800) 638-3775 Secondary Telephone: (410) 337-9580 Fax: (410) 337-8539 E-mail: custserv@brookespublishing.com Web Site: http://www.pbrookes.com $34.00.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Curricula, Early childhood education, Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986, Federal legislation, Individualized education programs, Young children

Annotation: This handbook assists parents, families, and early childhood personnel working with children with disabilities and chronic health conditions to recognize the child first before the disability or condition. The goals of the handbook are to (1) care for young children with disabilities and chronic conditions and meet their special needs in child care and other out-of-home settings; (2) share information with health and education professionals and build partnerships in meeting the needs of children with disabilities and chronic conditions and their families; and (3) promote quality care in inclusive child care and preschool settings for young children with disabilities and chronic conditions. Section topics include early learning, social, emotional, speech, and language development; an outline of common chronic and disabling conditions; care needs including assistive devices, behavior support, infection control, oral health, and other needs; and communication and community support. The book also contains a supplemental section on invasive procedures and care, and a glossary. Extensive figures and tables provide statistical and other information throughout the book.

Contact: Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757-6897, Telephone: (512) 451-3246 Secondary Telephone: (800) 897-3202 Fax: 512-451-8542 E-mail: q@proedinc.com Web Site: http://www.proedinc.com $50.00, plus shipping and handling of $5.00. Document Number: ISBN 0-89079-922-9.

Keywords: Child care, Child care workers, Children, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Disabilities, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Families, Infants, Preschool children, Toddlers, Young children

Annotation: This guide is designed for instructors to educate paraprofessionals who work with children with chronic health conditions and disabilities. It describes a range of disabilities and conditions likely to be encountered in child care and preschool settings, as well as the best practices to meet the children's special needs. The guide is divided into the following areas: 1) human development, 2) chronic conditions, 3) care needs, 4) communication and community support, and 5) invasive procedures. Each area has a list of brief curricula that includes a lesson plan and a bibliography. Appendices explain how to organize and prepare the curricula.

Contact: Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757-6897, Telephone: (512) 451-3246 Secondary Telephone: (800) 897-3202 Fax: 512-451-8542 E-mail: q@proedinc.com Web Site: http://www.proedinc.com $59.00 plus 10 percent shipping and handling; prepayment required. Document Number: Item No. 8377.

Keywords: Child care, Child care services, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Curricula, Infant care, Infants with developmental disabilities, Infants with special health care needs, Toddlers, Training materials

Annotation: This handbook, written for child caregivers, describes child development, the chronic conditions that may affect children, how to care for the children with these conditions, and some aspects of how the child fits into the community. It was developed by the First Start Program, a training program for paraprofessionals and education aides working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities or chronic conditions, that was developed at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1985. The aim is to keep the caregivers' focus on the child, not the disability, but to give caregivers a basic understanding of what the disability entails so that they can help to manage it.

Contact: Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757-6897, Telephone: (512) 451-3246 Secondary Telephone: (800) 897-3202 Fax: 512-451-8542 E-mail: q@proedinc.com Web Site: http://www.proedinc.com $39.00 plus 10 percent shipping and handling; prepayment required. Document Number: ISBN 0-89079-708-0; Item No. 8376.

Keywords: Caregivers, Child care, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Infant care, Infants with developmental disabilities, Infants with special health care needs

Annotation: This two-volume publication addresses the goal of increasing the quality and quantity of child care options for children with disabilities throughout California. Volume 1 contains nine papers written for the purpose of training and recruiting child care and development staff to work with young children with disabilities and their families. Volume 2 is a collection of training activities which have been aligned with each of the major content areas in volume 1. Included in volume 2 is the section titled "Successful staff development: Tips and techniques for training."

Contact: California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (916) 319-0800 Secondary Telephone: (916) 445-4556 Contact Phone: (800) 995-4099 Web Site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ $18.50 plus $4.95 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-8011-1256-7.

Keywords: California, Child care, Child care workers, Children with special health care needs, Recruitment, Training

Annotation: This guide is designed to assist college faculty who are incorporating information about young children with exceptional needs and their families into child development and early childhood coursework. The material was developed for instructors to be used as a supplementary resource to the Project Exceptional Guide for Training and Recruiting Chid Care Providers to Serve Young Children with Disabilities. Each section of this guide focuses on one of the chapters from this two-volume publication. These sections features a short synopsis of the content of the chapter, helps for the reader to locate selected materials from the Guide, suggestions as to where the content of each chapter might fit within the sequence of courses in most early childhood and child development curricula, highlights of the content of the chapter and its emphases, and questions for use by instructors to stimulate class discussion and interaction. Reproducible materials are included for handouts and transparencies, and training activities are suggested.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Child care workers, Child development, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Curricula, Early childhood education, Educational materials, Families, MCH training, Training

Annotation: This publication is a training resource designed to assist with the goal of creating quality, inclusive early childhood programs for children with disabilities and their families. By helping trainers and instructors extend their own skills in diversity training as it relates to the inclusion of young children with disabilities into child care and education programs, the goal of this resource is to increase the circle of advocates for inclusive settings as well as a more inclusive society. This publication is designed to accompany and supplement Project Exceptional's Guide for Training and Recruiting Child Care Providers to Serve Young Children with Disabilities (2 volumes) and the College Instructor's Guide: Infusing Information About Young Children with Exceptional Needs Into Child Development and Early Childhood Course Work. The specific purposes of this guide are to provide information about demographic factors that are contributing to the diversity that exists from child care and development settings to college classrooms; highlight selected dimensions of diversity that influence interactions between instructors and participants and between providers and families; and offer strategies that trainers and facilitators can use to promote awareness, appreciation, and acceptance of all aspects of human diversity.

Keywords: Child care, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Curricula, Demography, Early childhood education, Inclusion, Pluralism, Training

Annotation: This paper discusses issues regarding access to child care for children with disabilities and makes recommendations for improvements in the delivery of child care services. Topics include support for families, support for child care providers, and support from Maryland state agencies. Appendices include federal and Maryland policy on the topic and a brief glossary of terms.

Contact: Maryland Committee for Children, 608 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 752-7588 Fax: (410) 752-6286 E-mail: mcc@mdchildcare.org Web Site: http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/mcc.html Price unknown.

Keywords: Access to care, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Community programs, Inclusion, Service delivery

Annotation: This brochure is designed for parents of children with special health needs who are looking for a quality child care program for their child. It outlines key questions to ask in interviewing child care providers such as staff-to-child ratios, licensing standards, responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the types of child care programs that are available. It contains tips on finding the right child care program to suit the child's and family's needs, on interviewing the provider, on what to look for when visiting a child care program, and on helping the provider and child get ready to participate in a program. The brochure refers to Minnesota child care regulations and includes a list of Minnesota child care resources, but it is useful as a general resource for all parents in this situation.

Contact: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN 55437-1044, Telephone: (952) 838-9000 Secondary Telephone: (952) 838-0190 Fax: (952) 838-0199 E-mail: pacer@pacer.org Web Site: http://www.pacer.org $2.00; make checks payable to the PACER Center; Minnesota parents of children or young adults with disabilities may obtain one free copy.

Keywords: Child care, Child care workers, Children with special health care needs, Materials for parents

Annotation: This booklet lists standards selected from the publication Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs for the prevention of injury, morbidity, and mortality in child care settings. It is aimed primarily at state licensing and regulatory agencies, and will also be useful to child care, health, and resource and referral agencies and other public and private agencies, advocacy groups, and parents. Selected standards cover: staffing, activities for healthy development, health protection and promotion, nutrition, facilities and transportation, infectious diseases, children with special needs, administration, and recommendations for licensing and community action. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center at Fitzsimmons, Campus Mail Stop F541, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, Telephone: (800) 598-5437 Secondary Telephone: (800) 598-KIDS Fax: (303) 724-0960 E-mail: info@nrckids.org Web Site: http://nrckids.org/ Available at no charge from the Web site; print copies available for $4.00 plus shipping and handling from UCHSC Bookstore, 4200 E. 9th Avenue, Mail Stop A057, Denver, CO 80262, Telephone: 1-800-591-2884; E-mail: Traci.Mathis@uchsc.edu. Document Number: ISBN 0-9715682-1-9; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHJ056,.

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Keywords: Child care, Child care centers, Children with special health care needs, Facilities, Health promotion, Learning activities, Management, Nutrition, Out of home care, Personnel, Safety, Standards

Annotation: This book suggests standards of accessibility for all environments where children with disabilities are likely to be part of the user population. Several stages of research were carried out to develop these standards: selected codes, standards, and guidelines were reviewed; ergonomic studies, new products, and new technologies were analyzed; recent evaluation literature was examined, and post-occupancy evaluations of environments serving children with disabilities were performed. Each stage is summarized in this book, and the information gathered from each stage was used to prepare the final version of the recommendations. In part, the standards recommended include: space allowances, reach ranges, accessible routes, protruding objects, ramps, stairs, elevators, water closets, toilet stalls, sinks, signage, and telephones.

Keywords: Accessible facilities, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Standards

Annotation: This pamphlet for child care providers in Oklahoma provides guidelines on how to create an inclusive child care environment in which children with special needs receive quality care. The pamphlet includes information on what parents are looking for, how to make a child care environment inclusive, an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the characteristics of an inclusive child care program, how word choices can affect inclusiveness, and resources to help promote inclusiveness.

Contact: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Division of Child Care, Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Telephone: (405) 521-3561 Secondary Telephone: (800) 347-2276 Contact Phone: (405) 521-2277 Web Site: http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/cc/ Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Child care workers, Children with special health care needs, Culturally competent services, Guidelines, Inclusion, Language, Oklahoma, Out of home care, Pamphlets

Annotation: This report is intended for trainers of care givers for children with special health needs, and for families, and policy makers. The report explains the range of conditions which children with special health care needs exhibit. The report also assesses the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the attitudes of care givers, licensing issues, how to ensure quality care, and offers information on how to implement best practices. Appendices list selected national parent organizations, recommended core content of health and safety training for child care providers in California, authorization for release of medical information forms, safety issues for children with special care needs or disabilities, emergency contact information, and child care incident report forms. Additionally, some training materials are included. The report is one of a set of documents developed by Project Exceptional (Exceptional Children: Education in Preschool Techniques for Inclusion, Opportunity-building, Nurturing, and Learning).

Keywords: Child care, Child care, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Health and safety, Inclusive schools, Medically fragile children, Training materials

Annotation: This book considers the impact of the following federal laws on the operations of child care centers: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In the first section of the book, the obligations, rights and responsibilities related to serving children with disabilities are considered in detail. The second section focuses on administrative issues that will address staff concerns and on implementing program and policy changes to assure an inclusive program. The final section considers situations teachers may encounter in the classroom and suggests appropriate solutions. The book includes a glossary and lists of resources and references.

Contact: Brookes Publishing, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, Telephone: (800) 638-3775 Secondary Telephone: (410) 337-9580 Fax: (410) 337-8539 E-mail: custserv@brookespublishing.com Web Site: http://www.pbrookes.com $25.00; no shipping and handling charge if prepaid. Document Number: ISBN 1-55766-185-5.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Disabilities, Education, Federal legislation, Inclusive schools

Annotation: This videotape educates child care providers about requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the needs of children with special health needs, the benefits of inclusion for both children with special needs and the typically developing, and how to build a successful inclusion program. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: California Childcare Health Program, 1950 Addison Street, Suite 107, Berkeley, CA 94704, Telephone: (510) 204-0930 Secondary Telephone: (800) 333-3212 Fax: (510) 204-0931 E-mail: rzaman@ucsfchildcarehealth.org Web Site: http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org Price unknown.

Keywords: Americans with Disabilities Act, Audiovisual materials, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Inclusion, Videotapes

Annotation: This manual was developed to accompany an 8-hour class. It introduces the concept of mainstreaming and relates it to the principles of early childhood education and best practice guidelines for caring for children with special needs. Module one includes sections on the importance of working with families, ethical issues, laws protecting children with special needs, typical vs. atypical development, how children learn, suggestions for working with parents are included, and diversity resources. Module two deals with motor development and concludes with a bibliography and references. Module three covers social-emotional development and behavioral issues. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: San Diego State University, Mainstreaming Project, 6505 Alvarado Road, Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92120, Telephone: (619) 594-4373 Price unknown.

Keywords: Americans With Disabilities Act, Child behavior, Child care, Child development, Children with special health care needs, Developmental disabilities, Ethics, Families, Learning, Legislation, Mainstreaming, Motor development, Parents, Psychosocial development, Special education

Annotation: This manual was developed to accompany an introductory level course offered for 1/2 unit credit or no credit by Community College Child Development Programs in San Diego [California] County. The mainstreaming project was a three-year project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Program. It addresses the questions of mainstreaming children with handicaps and who are children with special needs. The benefits of mainstreaming for parents, for children with special needs, for typically developing children, and for childcare providers are covered. Laws to protect children with special health needs are addressed, including special education laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Typical and atypical child development is explained. The ways in which children learn are also discussed. Suggestions for working with parents are included. A course evaluation/content evaluation is included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: San Diego State University, Mainstreaming Project, 6505 Alvarado Road, Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92120, Telephone: (619) 594-4373 Available at no charge.

Keywords: Americans With Disabilities Act, Child care, Child development, Children with special health care needs, Developmental disabilities, Learning, Legislation, Mainstreaming, Parents, Special education

Annotation: This report addresses some policy decisions that states make or could make to support family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care of children whose parents are working. Such policy decisions include (1) determining which providers are exempt from state licensing or regulation, (2) setting standards for FFN providers receiving public funds, (3) establishing policies for child care assistance programs that help parents pay for FFN care, including provider reimbursement rates and parent co-payments; (4) supporting initiatives to improve the quality of child care, including FFN care, (5) allowing FFN providers to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, (6) facilitating coordination of state prekindergarten initiatives with FFN care, (7) assisting FFN providers caring for children with disabilities and other special needs, (8) making home visiting and family support programs available to FFN providers, and (9) permitting unionization of FFN providers. The report discusses the policy options states have in each of the areas, how these policies can affect families using FFN care as well as FFN providers, and examples of promising approaches states have taken.

Contact: National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 588-5180 Fax: (202) 588-5185 E-mail: info@nwlc.org Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Families, Family support programs, Financing, Home visiting, Licensing, Low income groups, Public policy, State programs, Working parents

Annotation: This document presents information on infant and toddler development and optimal caregiving practices to better enable parents and child care staff to provide personalized care for infants and toddlers. The first section of the book focuses on the interplay of development and quality child care programming. Of special note in this section is a chapter devoted to the programming needs of infants and toddlers with special health needs. The second section of the document focuses on issues facing child care for infants and toddlers, and how it affects families. This section includes a discussion on policy issues, and presents an integrative service delivery model for meeting family needs. Each chapter provides a bibliography.

Contact: ACEI Publications, 17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215, Olney, MD 20832, Telephone: (301) 570-2111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 423-3563 Fax: 301-570-2212 E-mail: headquarters@acei.org Web Site: http://www.acei.org $10.00 includes postage and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-87173-122-3.

Keywords: Child care, Early childhood development, Families, Infants, Program development, Special health care needs, Toddlers, Young children

Annotation: This guide offers ideas and strategies to support staff in developing childcare practices that consider the needs of individual children and promote an inclusive experience for the families of children in childcare. Contents include inviting parents to talk, getting to know a child, understanding behavior, helping children learn, inclusion and finding many ways to participate, children with developmental disabilities, talking about children to their parents, and staff issues. The document provides additional information on Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act and conversation pages to use with parents and children

Contact: Disability Rights Wisconsin, 131 West Wilson Street, Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703, Telephone: (800) 928-8778 Secondary Telephone: (608) 267-0214 Fax: (608) 267-0214 Web Site: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org $7.00; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Child care, Developmental disabilities, Child behavior, Child care services, Inclusion, Children with special health care needs

Annotation: This book is a practical guide written for professionals working in preschool settings, and addresses the continuum from basic primary health care important for all children to the management of complex medical conditions. The major focus is on the process of early identification and practical management of special health care needs of preschoolers. Topics cover the child with special health care needs, what makes an infant or toddler at risk, medical problems the preschool is most likely to encounter, working collaboratively with the family, individualized family service plans, managing the child's health problems, promoting good health, what to do when the child is sick, and emergencies.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Child health, Child health promotion, Child safety, Children with special health care needs, Disease prevention, Down syndrome, Early intervention, Emergency medical services, Family centered services, Hydrocephalus, Muscular dystrophy, Oral health, Pediatric AIDS, Primary care, Spina bifida, Technology dependence

Annotation: This videotape and booklet discuss care of children with special needs at mealtime in the child care setting. The topics discussed are the relationship between the child's development and mealtime needs, adapting meals to the child's needs, and helping the child have successful meals.

Contact: California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (916) 319-0800 Secondary Telephone: (916) 445-4556 Contact Phone: (916) 445-1260 Web Site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ $16.00.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Child care centers, Child development, Child nutrition, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Feeding, Food service, Group feeding, Videotapes