Abstract Lakota Early Childhood Center (LECC) incorporates laptime activities for children with moderate to exact delays who are included in the integrated preschool setting.

Abstract

Lakota Early Childhood Center (LECC) incorporates laptime activities for children with moderate to exact delays who are included in the integrated preschool setting. Moderate to rigid delays can be defined as having a grave mental age combined with significant deficits in the area of pre-academics, communication, self-help and fine/gross skills. Laptime takes the place of morning circle for these children. Laptime is a structur environment that allows these children to further exhibit their skills. Support is also provided from preschool teachers and various paraeducators. Various laptime activities are replicated back into the integrated setting to encourage generalization. ...