Defining Parent Education in Early Intervention.

From: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education | Date: September 22, 1999| Author: Dinnebeil, Laurie A. | Copyright information

An argument is presented advocating a flexible interpretation of parent education regarding child development. Suggestions include adaptation to parents' learning characteristics, their socioeconomic and cultural circumstances and their family relationships.

A primary goal of early intervention is to enhance the development of young children with special needs. However, issues regarding the developmental outcomes of infants and toddlers are best addressed in the context of their ...

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