Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs examines the education and care of children with disabilities from birth through school age. Readers are provided with brief coverage of child development theory and the barriers to true inclusion at all levels—program, community, and government. In this text, the fact that children are different is not hidden: rather we seek to recognize and celebrate human diversity. An inclusive approach to working with children who have disabilities requires drawing on a social and relational model of disability, critical disability studies and a disability justice framework, critical race theory, ethics of care and child development theory. This resource provides updated research and current trends, reflecting the challenges educators face today. It inspires readers to work towards a world of inclusivity for all.
