Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Teachers

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Guilford Press, Mar 11, 2000 - Education - 303 pages
This book is an essential tool for school professionals, including psychologists and counselors as well as teachers. It will enhance the work of anyone who interacts with parents of children with disabilities, or who coaches teachers in handling special situations. Readers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective conferences, as well as gain a solid understanding of the challenges that families face as a consequence of childhood disability; how family dynamics and roles are affected; and issues that are likely to arise in meetings with school professionals.
 

Contents

Teachers Attitudes toward Change
36
3
47
Stages of Mourning
79
5
119
Useful Strategies in Working with Parents
157
Nonverbal Behavior and Paralinguistics
163
Other Helpful Leads
170
Paraphrasing
177
The Individualized Education Program Conference
199
Working with Challenging Parents
225
Resources to Help Teachers Help Parents
255
References
277
Index
293
119
295
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Milton Seligman, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair, Counseling Psychology Program, University of Pittsburgh.

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