Infants, Toddlers, and Families: A Framework for Support and Intervention

Infants, Toddlers, and Families: A Framework for Support and Intervention by Kurz-Riemer, Karen. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781572304871.

This book provides a developmentally sound framework for strengths-based family intervention in the first three years of life. The volume is filled with practical suggestions for building positive parent-child relationships, parental awareness and understanding, and strong family support systems. Grounded in the attachment, development, and family literature, chapters describe approaches to working with children with disabilities, families considered to be at risk, and those simply facing the everyday challenges of growing up. Throughout, readers are guided to planning and implementing interventions that match each familys unique needs and resources. Illuminating case examples bring the material to life, and an extensive annotated bibliography describes a wealth of additional resources for parents and professionals. Practitioners and trainees in a broad range of social service, mental health, medical, and educational fields will value this inclusive, clearly written resource.