After reading this chapter, you will be able to

• Discuss why early childhood special educators should demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and responsiveness
• List instructional options for children who are bilingual
• Describe what early childhood special educators can do to assist children who are homeless
• Identify the four main types of child maltreatment
• Summarize the responsibilities of early childhood programs and schools for meeting the needs of young children with special health care needs
• Explain how response to intervention is being used in today’s classrooms
• Identify low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech assistive technology devices
• Define the term universal design for learning and list the three essential qualities associated with this instructional approach