A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families, Third Edition

Edited by Eleanor W. Lynch, Ph.D., & Marci J. Hanson, Ph.D.

The third edition of this bestselling text brings together detailed, accurate information on working with families and children with disabilities from specific cultural, ethnic, and language groups. Thoroughly updated and expanded, the book gives pre- and inservice interventionists

• A primer on cultural competence. Readers will explore how various cultures view education, family structure, independence, control, and more—and they’ll learn ways in which service providers can communicate effectively and respectfully with families.
  
  
• In-depth knowledge of different cultures. Nine chapters on different groups, each written by experts from that culture, give readers up-to-date snapshots of history, demographics, traditions, values, beliefs, and attitudes toward child rearing and disability, as well as insightful advice on intervention.
  
  
• Guidance on moving forward. Readers will get suggestions for improving their daily practice and the systems in which they work. They’ll find useful guides to contrasting beliefs, values, and practices; significant cultural events and holidays; sample vocabulary words and phrases; and a list of suggested books, films, and other media.

Filled with timely new additions such as a chapter on South Asian roots, open-ended case studies on ethical dilemmas, and an expanded discussion on Middle Eastern roots, this is a comprehensive, must-have reference for any early intervention professional working with families whose customs, beliefs, and values may differ from their own.

About the Editors
About the Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments For the Reader

Part I: Introduction

1. Ethnic, Cultural, and Language Diversity in Intervention Settings
   
   
2. Conceptual Framework: From Culture Shock to Cultural Learning
   
   
3. Developing Cross-Cultural Competence
   

Part II: Cultural Perspectives

4. Families with Anglo-European Roots
   
   
5. Families with American Indian Roots
   
   
6. Families with African American Roots
   
   
7. Families with Latino Roots
   
   
8. Families with Asian Roots
   
   
9. Families with Filipino Roots
   
   
10. Families with Native Hawaiian and Samoan Roots
    
    
11. Families with Middle Eastern Roots
    
    
12. Families with South Asian Roots
    
    Postlude: Children of Many Songs

Part III: Summary and Implications

13. Steps in the Right Direction: Implications for Service Providers

Suggested Reading and Resources
Author Index
Subject Index