Transdisciplinary Play-Based Intervention, (TPBI2)

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Create customized play-based interventions that help children make real progress across four domains—sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication, and cognitive. With Transdisciplinary Play-Based Intervention, Second Edition (TPBI2), early childhood professionals will learn how to

• address global outcomes as well as specific functional processes and behaviors as targets for intervention
• scaffold intervention with a continuum of approaches, ranging from adult-directed to child-directed
• support caregivers and children in learning strategies and skills to use throughout the day in natural environments
• encourage generalization of skills across contexts and environments
• evaluate child progress

The thoroughly updated second edition of TPBI2 features

• Strong foundation in DEC and NAEYC guidelines
• OSEP child outcomes crosswalk
• Expanded content on critical topics such as literacy, vision, hearing, and daily living skills
• Explicit links between assessment and intervention

With TPBI2, professionals will find it even easier to conduct effective, practical interventions that really improve young children's outcomes.

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Dr. Toni Linder is Professor Emeritus in the Child, Family, and School Psychology Program at the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Linder has been a leader in the development of authentic assessment for young children and is known for her work on Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment and Transdisciplinary Play-Based Intervention (1990, 1993, 2008). In addition, she developed Read, Play, and Learn (1999), an inclusive, literature and play-based curriculum for preschool and kindergarten learning and development. She consults nationally and internationally on assessment, intervention, early childhood education, program development, and family involvement issues. Dr. Linder has conducted research on a variety of issues, including transdisciplinary influences on development, parent-child interaction, curriculum outcomes, and using technology for professional development in rural areas.

In 2012 Dr. Linder formed Early Learning Dynamics LLC to serve as a platform for her continuing consulting, curriculum development, and play-based assessments. Dr. Linder will use Early Learning Dynamics to serve children worldwide.