{"product_id":"the-art-and-practice-of-ruth-e-cook-9781557668851","title":"The Art and Practice of Home Visiting: Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs and Their Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped especially for today's working environment, this is the modern home visitor's complete introductory text to early intervention for children with disabilities and their families. Building on their extensive academic backgrounds and practical experience in the field of early intervention, the authors address the complex issues home visitors face in their daily work with families who have diverse backgrounds and needs. Together, they give readers a fresh approach to home visiting that's culturally sensitive, family centered and designed to help each unique family reach their specific goals. Home visitors will learn the skills and attitudes they'll need to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelp parents enjoy a lead role in guiding their child's development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjust their approach for a wide range of families, including teen parents, grandparents, and parents with disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework successfully with interpreters and translators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommunicate in a warm, accepting, respectful, and empathetic way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econduct effective assessment in the child's natural environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplement evidence-based interventions that fit the child's needs and keep families involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework with children with specific disorders, such as autism, visual impairment, delayed speech and language, and developmental delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eskillfully manage legal, ethical, and personal safety concerns \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, realistic family and home visitor interactions illustrate the suggested techniques and show how to move a child and family toward their desired goals and outcomes. And the appendices include helpful record-keeping forms and direct home visitors to more resources they can use to guide and educate parents. Pre-service professionals will wear out their copy of this straightforward, reader-friendly professional development resource, and current practitioners will gain practical new insight into the art and practice of effective home visiting with families of every type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruth E. Cook, Shirley N. Sparks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 155766885X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557668851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2009 pg. 152","brand":"Ruth E. Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058933690623,"sku":"9781557668851","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b5723861-7960-48e7-ac3b-d13f9b938559.jpg?v=1685055301","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-and-practice-of-ruth-e-cook-9781557668851","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}