The authors explored frequently cited articles across four peer-reviewed journals in early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE). The Social Sciences Citation Index was used to examine journal articles from 1994 to 2005 in Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Infants and Young Children, the Journal of Early Intervention, and Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. Results for the most frequently cited EI and ECSE journal articles are reported.
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*Bruder, M.B. (2000). Family-centered early intervention: Clarifying our values for the new millennium. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 20(2), 105-115.
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*Burchinal, M.R., Bailey, D.B., & Snyder, P. (1994). Using growth curve analysis to evaluate child change in longitudinal investigations. Journal of Early Intervention , 17(4), 403-423.
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*Buysse, V., Wesley, P., Keyes, L., & Bailey, D.B., Jr. (1996). Assessing the comfort zone of child care teachers in serving young children with disabilities. Journal of Early Intervention, 20(3), 189-203.
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*Dinnebeil, L.A., Hale, L.M., & Rule, S. (1996). A qualitative analysis of parents' and service coordinators' descriptions of variables that influence collaborative relationships . Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 16(3), 322-346.
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*Dinnebeil, L.A., & Rule, S. (1994). Congruence between parents and professionals judgments about the development of young children with disabilities: A review of the literature. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 14(1), 1-25.
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Dunlap, G., Clarke, S., & Reyes, L. (1998). An analysis of trends in JABA authorship. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 497-500.
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*Dunn, W. (1997). The impact of sensory processing abilities on the daily lives of young children and their families: A conceptual model. Infants and Young Children, 9(4), 23-35.
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*Dunst, C.J. (2000). Revisiting "rethinking early intervention." Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 20, 95-104.
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*Dunst, C., Trivette, C., Humphries, T., Raab, M., & Roper, N. (2001). Contrasting approaches to natural learning environment interventions. Infants and Young Children, 14(2), 48-63.
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Dymond, S., Clarke, S., Dunlap, G., & Steiner, M. (2000). International publication trends of JABA authorship . Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 339-342.
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*Fantuzzo, J., Sutton-Smith, B., Coolahan, K.C., Manz, P.H., Canning, S., & Debnam, D. (1995). Assessment of preschool play interaction behaviors in young low-income children: Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 10(1), 105-120.
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*Gilkerson, L., & Als, H. (1995). Role of reflective process in the implementation of developmentally supportive care in the newborn intensive care nursery. Infants and Young Children, 7(4), 20-28.
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*Guralnick, M.J. (1994). Mothers' perceptions of the benefits and drawbacks of early childhood mainstreaming. Journal of Early Intervention , 18(2), 168-183.
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*Guralnick, M.J. (1999). The nature and meaning of social integration for young children with mild developmental delays in inclusive settings. Journal of Early Intervention, 22(1), 70-86.
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*Guralnick, M.J. (2001). A developmental systems model for early intervention . Infants and Young Children, 14(2), 1-18.
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Guralnick, M.J. (2002). Model service systems as research priorities in early intervention. Journal of Early Intervention, 25(2), 100-101.
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*Hemmeter, M.L., & Kaiser, A.P. (1994). Enhanced milieu teaching effects of parent-implemented language intervention. Journal of Early Intervention, 18(3), 269-289.
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*Howes, C., & Smith, E.W. (1995). Relations among child care quality, teacher behavior, children's play activities, emotional security, and cognitive activity in child care. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 10(4), 381-404.
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*Hurth, J., Shaw, E., Izeman, S.G., Whaley, K., & Rogers, S.J. (1999). Areas of agreement about effective practices among programs serving young children with autism spectrum disorders. Infants and Young Children, 12(1), 17-26.
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*McBride, S.L., & Peterson, C. (1997). Home-based early intervention with families of children with disabilities: Who is doing what? Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 17(2), 209-233.
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*McWilliam, R.A., Lang, L., Vandiviere, P., Angell, R., Collins, L., & Underdown, G. (1995). Satisfaction and struggles: Family perceptions of early intervention services. Journal of Early Intervention , 19(1), 43-60.
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*Reynolds, A.J. (1995). One year of preschool intervention or two: Does it matter? Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 10(1), 1-32.
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