This user-friendly book presents research-based best practices for
serving families of children with special needs from birth to age 6.
Expert contributors demonstrate how early intervention and early
childhood special education can effectively address a wide range of
family concerns, which in turn optimizes children's development and
learning. Tightly edited, the volume offers indispensable tools for
assessing families; identifying and capitalizing on their strengths;
providing information, support, and coaching; collaborating with parents
and teachers to address children's functional needs in the context of
everyday routines; and coordinating care. Over a dozen reproducible
checklists and forms help professionals immediately implement the
techniques and strategies described.