Understanding Families
Approaches to Diversity, Disability, and Risk
Published on 15. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-55766-699-4 (ISBN)
Description
The contemporary American family has many different faces, beliefs, backgrounds, and value systems. This work combines research on families and family-centred services with practical suggestions for working successfully with caregivers, especially those whose young children are at risk or have disabilities. The text provides insights into how disability influences family life, and a guide to factors that contribute to resilience. Tips are included on communicating and collaborating effectively with families, and guidelines on understanding legislation related to educational and family support, assessment, and intervention.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55766-699-4 (9781557666994)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I Contemporary Family Issues: Diversity In Contemporary Families; Theoretical Perspectives For Understanding Families; Traditional And Evolving Roles And Functions. Part II Risk And Resilience: The Effects Of Disability On Family Life; Families In Poverty - Cumulative Risk & Resilience; Addiction And Violence In The Home - Family Life At Risk. Part III Family Support And Services: Forming Family-Professional Alliances - Research And Practice; Communicating And Collaborating With Families - Cornerstones Of Family-Centred Practices.