Issues in serving culturally diverse families of young children with disabilities
- 1 January 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Early Child Development and Care
- Vol. 50 (1) , 167-188
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443890500115
Abstract
Programs to assist families with young children with disabilities must demonstrate a clear commitment to providing services equally to all families who need them. Therefore, cultural awareness and sensitivity must be built into all phases and levels of these programs. This paper directs administrators to some of the cultural issues which may arise surrounding early intervention efforts for young children with disabilities and their families. It is hoped that the narrative will stimulate creative thinking and dialogue about how best to serve families with young children with disabilities in culturally relevant and, thus, appropriate and effective ways.Keywords
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