- Division of Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
- Denver Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado, USA
- Denver Options, Inc., 5250 Leetsdale Drive, Suite 200, 80246, Denver, CO
Early childhood professionals—social workers, educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pediatricians, and others—create the foundation for a life-long duration of experiences that families, who have children with disabilities, will have with various professional groups. The nature of the early childhood interventionists' interaction, treatment, services or supports of the child and the attitudes conveyed to families during these critical early years may be a significant factor in the willingness of families and young adults to continue to pursue therapeutic and supportive services. With insights into early intervention best practices, social workers are likely to find themselves in a preferred position to plan appropriate family-focused intervention strategies that may encourage success and prevent complications or a worsening of specific initial conditions among children with disabilities.
- Early Intervention Services
- Family-Centered Services
- Family–Professional Relationships
- Social Work with Families
- Early Childhood Intervention