CDEC Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Early Head Start, Least Restrictive Environment, Child Care
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Chapter 2: federal legislation: early intervention and prevention: environment and experience. The recognition of the importance of early intervention began with a reevaluation of institutionalized infants and young children. (children did not need to grow up significantly delayed if they were provided appropriate stimulation early in life) Intelligence was not fixed at the time of birth not determined solely by genetics instead intelligence was shown to be greatly influenced by environment and experience. Current brain search also demonstrates the importance of experience during the early childhood years. Civil rights advocates worked tirelessly to ensure that the constitutional rights of all citizens were upheld. (narc, arc, dec, asha, aamr, tash) 34 (list: head start continued to grow into three program performance standards (early. Childhood development and health services, family and community partnerships, and. Program design and management: early head start is to serve and help families with the development of a whole child.
