Top Sources for Refereed and Trade Journals
Trade & Refereed Journals
Start by searching for the special need you've selected. For example: autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, hearing AND disability, hearing disorder, hearing loss, visual AND disability
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Teaching Young ChildrenNAEYC publication
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YC: Young ChildrenNAEYC Publication
Article Database - Search Thousands of Magazines and Journals at the Same Time
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Education Research Complete (EBSCO)Has refereed journal articles and trade journal articles on many aspects of education, from early childhood to higher education. In this database, for trade journals select both "Magazines" and "Trade Journals" in your list of results.
Database Search Tips
- Select the most important 2-3 ideas related to your topic.
What are some early childhood classroom accommodations for children with autism?
- Type AND between each new keyword or idea.
early childhood AND autism
- Identify and use synonyms and related terms in your search - not all authors will use the same words to identify the same ideas.
early childhood AND autism AND classroom
early childhood AND autism AND education
early childhood AND autism AND teaching
early childhood AND hearing loss
early childhood AND hearing disorder
early childhood AND hearing impairment
Books & eBooks
Library Catalog Search Tips
- Type in just the most essential keywords (for books with information on history, characteristics, causes, and prognosis, start by searching JUST for the name of the disability):
down syndrome
- Use this filter in your list of results to view ebooks:
- Availability > Full Text Online
Suggested Books
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The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Development Programs, Practices, and PoliciesSee Part III, Chapter 10 on Children with Disabilities
