Family Centred Practices

Course Description

This course focuses on working with families of children with special needs. Students will examine their personal and professional values in working with families. The students will demonstrate awareness of factors/influences that affect families such as poverty and isolation. Students will demonstrate empathy and support for families in coming to terms with their child's special needs as well as effective communication techniques. Students will demonstrate an understanding of empowerment and family centered practice in developing strategies to support families.