Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Guide for TeachersThis 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 |
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Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents of Children with Disabilities ... Milton Seligman No preview available - 2000 |
Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents of Children with Disabilities ... Milton Seligman No preview available - 2000 |
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