Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education in Turkey Within the Scope of the Developmental System Approach
INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN, vol.25, no.4, pp.346-353, 2012 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1097/iyc.0b013e318268541d
- Journal Name: INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.346-353
- Keywords: Developmental System Approach, early childhood intervention, early childhood special education, Turkey, 1ST STEP, PROGRAM, CHILDREN
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The purpose of this article was to provide an overview of early childhood intervention and early childhood special education (ECI/ECSE) services and practices in Turkey by using the Developmental System Approach (M. J. Guralnick, 2001). After pointing out the history of early childhood and ECI/ECSE services and current legislations with regard to ECI/ECSE in Turkey, the article focuses on ECI/ECSE practices in Turkey. Although ECI/ECSE legislative acts have been in place since 1980s, there are critical issues regarding the provision of systematic ECI/ECSE both to young children with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays and to their families. These issues include lack of a model system approach, lack of assessment tools and curricula, and lack of qualified personnel. Future recommendations for ECI/ECSE are provided.