Young Exceptional Children

Aims & Scope

Young Exceptional Children (YEC) is designed for teachers, early care and education personnel, administrators, therapists, family members, and others who work with or on behalf of children, ages birth to eight, who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are at risk of future developmental delays or school difficulties.

One of the goals of the journal is to translate research findings into effective and useful strategies for practitioners and families.

Thus, articles should have a sound base in theory or research, yet be reader-friendly and written for a broad audience.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.275

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17531

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	53

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Natural Learning Opportunities for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Carl J., Mary Beth, Carol M., Melinda, Mary

• Pick a Book, Any Book

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Michaelene M., Chryso, Emily A., Paddy C., Lisa M.

• What’s App With That? Selecting Educational Apps for Young Children With Disabilities

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Cori M., Jason C.

• How to Promote Self-Determination for Young Children With Disabilities

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Elizabeth J., Mary Jane, Susan B., Christine C., Cindy J., Jean Ann

• Evidence-Based Practice

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Virginia, Patricia W., Patricia, Pamela

• Rethinking “We Are All Special”: Anti-Ableism Curricula in Early Childhood Classrooms

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Priya, Jessica K.

• Using Eco-Mapping to Understand Family Strengths and Resources

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Katherine M., Sarintha, Theresa M., Beth

• International Preschool Inclusion: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Practices

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Elaine B., Susan, Amanda

• Teaching Vocabulary in Storybooks

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Elizabeth J., Howard, Ruth

• Participation-Based Services

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Philippa H.

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