From Acidosis to Zygote, The Early Intervention Dictionary defines hundreds of medical, therapeutic, and educational terms commonly used in the early intervention field. This new edition reflects changes in the field: new research, educational approaches, and treatments, as well as brand-new terminology. The disciplines covered include: Pediatric medicine; Child development; Physical and occupational therapy; Speech therapy and language therapy; Audiology; Counselling; Child life; Social work; Education of the hearing and visually impaired; Early childhood general and special education.