By Maryln AppelbaumThis user-friendly resource provides early childhood educators with a comprehensive overview of the most common kinds of behavioral disorders and learning disabilities in children ages 2 to 5, with guidelines for meeting students' needs within an inclusive environment.This guide provides hundreds of easy-to-implement strategies, tips, and techniques for managing behavioral disorders - from ADHD to Tourette's syndrome. Each chapter covers one or more disorders and includes checklists to help teachers succeed with and understand hard-to-handle children.The author illustrates ways to help young children learn how to: Develop the ability to regulate their own behavior Solve problems Replace negative behaviors with positive ones Handle their emotions appropriately Succeed in the classroom and in everyday lifeThis resource empowers teachers with the tools necessary for transforming a negative, disruptive classroom into a positive learning environment.