Inclusive Early Education Resources

Build Your Library of Resources to support Inclusive Early Learning Classrooms

Have a question about supporting inclusion but don't know where to look? Check out our free library of resources below!
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kennedy Krieger Institute. “Early Signs of Autism”

For more information about early signs of autism, and to compare videos of children who are showing signs of autism with videos of children who do not show signs of autism.
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Encouraging Your Child to Talk with Music, The Hanen Center

Learn more and see a demonstration of the “pausing” strategy for encouraging expressive language
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Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network: Practicing Basic Sign Language for Children

For more information about using sign language with young children.
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CDC Observation: Nathan & Ben, age 1 year 7 months

View a video of twin brothers, only one of whom shows signs of autism spectrum disorder
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CDC Observation: Evan, age 17 months

Watch an observation of a child who is showing signs of autism such as lack of eye contact, lack of joint attention, and limited social engagement or communication. Notice how the adult interacts to encourage pretend play.
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CDC Observation: Echolalia: Lucas 30 months

Watch an observation of a young child exhibiting echolalia.

Inclusion

Harvard Implicit Bias Self-Assessment

For more information and to take an implicit bias self-assessment
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NPR Morning Edition “Bias Isn’t Just A Police Problem, It’s A Preschool Problem”

Learn more about the Implicit Bias in preschool study.

Partnering With Families

Tip Sheet from Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

For more ideas of how to create a classroom environment that includes children’s home languages and cultures
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Sensory Support

IMPACTs Amazon List for Sensory Tools

Check out our comprehensive list of various sensory tools including fidgets, bumpy cushions, and environmental adaptations
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