Healthy Development in Young Children

Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D. is Dean of the Gonzaga University School of Education.  Prior to that, he was professor of school psychology in the Division of Psychological and Educational Services in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University, where he taught a variety of topics including psychoeducational assessment, preschool psychology, training and supervision, and clinical interventions.  Dr. Aflonso received his MA and PhD in Clinical/School Psychology from Hofstra University. His research interests include assessment and treatment of preschoolers, psychoeducational assessment, life satisfaction and subjective well-being, professional training, stressful life events, social support, and health.George J. DuPaul, PhD, is a professor of school psychology, in the College of Education at Lehigh University. His primary research interest is the treatment of individuals with ADHD and related behavior disorders. He conducts research on school-based academic and behavioral interventions for youth in K- 2 settings, early intervention for young children at-risk for ADHD, and the assessment and treatment of college students with significant ADHD symptoms. He also studies health promotion and pediatric psychology, and has directed student-led studies related to nutrition education, asthma, and psychopharmacology.

• ContributorsPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Importance of Early Childhood Development, Education, and InterventionVincent C. Alfonso and George J. DuPaulI. ASSESSMENT. Assessing and Evaluating Young Children: Developmental Domains and MethodsVincent C. Alfonso, Joseph R. Engler, and Janice C. C. Lepore2. Considerations and Methods in Assessing Early Learning and Social amp ndash Emotional Development in Young ChildrenRobin L. Hojnoski and Kristen N. MissallII. PREPARING FOR SCHOOL: ENSURING ACADEMIC SUCCESS3. Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities in School Readiness With Preschool Programming and Professional Development SupportKaren L. Bierman, Michael Sanders, and Leslie C. Ho4. Coming of Age: Evidence-Based Early Literacy TeachingKathleen Roskos and Lisa Lenhart5. Early Number Knowledge and SkillsGena Nelson and Mich amp egrave le M. M. Mazzocco. Self-Regulation in Young Children: A Skill Set for Lifetime SuccessAmanda M. Dettmer, Amanda B. Clinton, and Heather A. Mildon7. The Utility of Play for Later Academic AchievementDarlene DeMarie and Jennifer Bugos8. Leveraging the Developmental Strengths of Young Children in ContextRebecca Bulotsky-Shearer, Jenna Futterer, Jhonelle Bailey, and Chelsea MorrisIII. HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS9. Principles and Practices That Promote Positive Guidance in Early ChildhoodGeorge J. DuPaul and Courtney L. Cleminshaw. Creating Successful Early Learning EnvironmentsTimothy W. Curby. Creativity and Creative Potential in Early Childhood EducationPablo P. L. Tinio, Jennifer Katz-Buonincontro, and Baptiste BarbotIV. SPECIAL POPULATIONS2. Promoting Social Competence in Young Children With DisabilitiesTina L. Stanton-Chapman and Eric L. Schmidt3. Working With Young Children Who Are Culturally and Linguistically DiverseAmber Radzicki, Tammy L. Hughes, Ashley Schoenenberger, Marissa Park, and Yadira S amp aacute nchez4. Working With Young Children Living in Stressful EnvironmentsTammy L. Hughes and Cydney V. QuinnV. ADVOCACY FOR EARLY EDUCATION5. National Policies and Laws Affecting Children amp rsquo s Health and EducationTara C. Raines, Celeste M. Malone, L. Morgan Beidleman, and Noelita BowmanIndexAbout the Editors