- FPG experts will be presenting at meetings around the world. Visit the FPG website for a complete list of upcoming presentations.
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FPG Scientists Barbara Davis Goldman and Virginia Buysse explore friendships between very young children and between children with and without disabilities.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Joanne Roberts passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Joanne was a senior scientist at FPG and a professor of speech and hearing sciences of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . . . more
Help shape the future of early childhood inclusion. The Division of Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children are seeking feedback on a joint position statement on early childhood inclusion. The draft statement and a survey are available online.
A new paper suggests that states are moving in several ways to address the need for specialized training and services for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - certification, specialized training, and autism specialty provider agencies.
Queries: Personnel Certification and Specialized Service Providers for ASD (pdf)
What are the origins of early childhood inclusion? How is inclusion influenced by the evidence-based practice movement? Virginia Buysse and Patricia Wesley delivered a keynote address: Early Childhood Inclusion and the Evidence-Based Practice Movement at the 8th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference.
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Over 200 people shared ideas and insights at the 2008 Inclusion Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They learned about the latest research findings and resources to guide inclusive policy, professional development and practice; developed collaborative relationships and cross-agency systems to support early childhood inclusion; gained awareness of strategies and models to support inclusive services; and had the opportunity to meet, learn from and problem solve with peers.
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Listen to what parents at the institute had to say.
Watch the keynote address.