Identify and briefly explain the three related fields that laid the foundation for early childhood special education. What vital role did each field play in the evolution of early childhood special education?
What will be an ideal response?
The foundation for early childhood special education was built upon the related fields of (1) general early childhood education, (2) special education for school-age students, and (3) compensatory programs such as Head Start. Early childhood special education can be thought of as a hybrid built upon the evolving practices in early childhood and special education and the research evidence from studies on compensatory education programs.
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