Early childhood professionals, learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide, you'll discover how to embed learning oportunities in everyday activities to help children acquire and genralize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benfits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to apply this popular approach with children in center-and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample forms throughout clarify important points and procedures. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators. The text that helps you: implememt ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk; create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young chidren's natural routines and interaction; develop indiviualized IFSP and IEP goals; observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps; and more.