Working with Families of Children with Special Needs: Family and Professional Pa [Paperback]

?        An emphasis on special needs education legislation makes certain that readers understand the most current legal aspects of the topic, including NCLB and its impact on children with special needs and their families, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and FERPA (the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act).

 

?        Two chapters on the historical background of families and special education give students a context in which to better understand the families of special needs students today.

 

?        Extensive material on diversity, cultural competence, and special needs education gives students the tools they need to help children and families that come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences.

 

?        An entire chapter devoted to ethics and ethical practices as they relate to communicating and working with the families of special needs students teach readers how to abide by accepted ethical codes and standards.

 

?        Chapter objectives and chapter summaries throughout the text provide readers with before and after guides that highlight key content in each section.