The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals: Partnering for Success (Early Childhood Education Series)

About this book

This practical guide is essential reading for families of infants and toddlers with or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities and the early intervention professionals who partner with those families. The Early Intervention Guidebook shows what early intervention looks like when it is based on current research policies and best practices. It focuses on how families and professionals can collaborate effectively so that young children learn grow and thrive. Chapters address important issues in early intervention including child learning and development family functioning and priorities early intervention as a support and not a substitute and thinking about whats next after early intervention. Specific components of early interventionevaluation and assessment program planning intervention implementation service coordination and transitionare discussed. This hands-on resource: Describes the fundamental elements of early intervention for children families and professionals who participate in early intervention. Uses stories of families in early intervention to illustrate key concepts. Provides checklists that readers can use to assess their experiences in early intervention. Includes national resources for families and disciplinary professionals.