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Kochanek, Thomas T.; Friedman, Donna Haig – 1988
The monograph presents essential components of a decision making sequence used to incorporate formalized family assessment and service planning procedures into two existing early intervention programs in Massachusetts. The 1-year effort used a consultant to: (1) redefine screening and assessment processes to include both child and family centered…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
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Brantlinger, Ellen – Elementary School Journal, 1991
Summarizes research on disabled children's effects on families and families' influences on children's adjustment. Offers (1) guidelines for family support programs involving school-home partnerships; (2) cautionary notes on provision of family support programs; and (3) methods for preparing professionals for such programs. (BC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Early Intervention, Family Environment
Palsha, Sharon A.; Rennells, Mary Sue – 1990
This study examined how personnel issues raised by P.L. 99-457, Education of the Handicapped Amendments (1986) were being met in North Carolina in 1985 and 1988. Data were gathered from the statewide network of home-based intervention services (Early Childhood Service), providing information about 139 staff and consultants in 1985 and 135 in 1988.…
Descriptors: Counselor Certification, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Employment Patterns