Parents and families of students with special needs : collaborating across the age span
Title By: McGinley, Vicki A [Edited by] | Alexander, Melina [Edited by]
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BookPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE Publications, Inc, c2018.Description: xxi, 321 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9781506316000Subject(s): Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States | Special education -- Parent participation -- United States | Special education teachers -- Professional relationships -- United States | Children with disabilities -- Family relationships | School-linked human servicesDDC classification: 371.9 PA RE Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Parents and Families of Students with Special Needs: Collaborating Across the Age Span teaches students the skills they need to effectively collaborate with parents and families to ensure a child's success in the classroom. The text takes a lifespan approach with a special emphasis on the critical transition points in a child’s life. The book includes chapters written by professors and professionals who are also parents of students with special needs, bringing a diverse range of voices into the narrative. There is also a particular emphasis on supporting families through transitions, with specific strategies included to ease the transition process.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Tough Topics | 371.9 PA RE (Browse shelf) | Available | Nov2018 | T0060896 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Parents and Families of Students with Special Needs: Collaborating Across the Age Span teaches students the skills they need to effectively collaborate with parents and families to ensure a child's success in the classroom. The text takes a lifespan approach with a special emphasis on the critical transition points in a child’s life. The book includes chapters written by professors and professionals who are also parents of students with special needs, bringing a diverse range of voices into the narrative. There is also a particular emphasis on supporting families through transitions, with specific strategies included to ease the transition process.