Working with Families

In this video, families of children with special needs share their stories to help other parents understand what to do when they find out that their child has a special need, how to find answers to their questions, how to advocate for their child, and how to focus on their child’s unique strengths.

This DVD discusses children’s learning that occurs every day as part of family life. The three-part video series focuses on learning in the natural environments of young children: the family home, the community, and the early childhood classroom.

This video demonstrates how to serve bilingual families in early intervention settings and telehealth visits, discusses the roles of parent and therapist in EI bilingual homes, and considers the role of interpreters. It also presents tips, case studies, ethical considerations, and video examples of best practices.

Discusses the challenges of including a child’s home culture in that of the school. Through interviews with families from Harvey, Illinois, presents suggestions for recognizing, valuing, and supporting the differences between home and school culture in a preschool setting. Originally broadcast November 18, 2004. DVD. Featuring Sharifa Townsend.

This program focuses on the important of working with families and developing a relationship which enhances the home/school connection. The program features perspectives from families of young children with delays/disabilities in regard to experiences that have been helpful in developing beneficial relationships with education and service providers.

This program features settings and providers of young children, including those at risk or with delays/disabilities, reflecting good relationship building. Program highlighted include Migrant Head Start, Parents as Teachers, and community child care.

This video prepares current and futu re professionals to work more effectively with young children by trusting and learning from the perspectives of other experts, including parents and professionals from other disciplines. Viewers watch footage of two young children with disabilities as parents and professionals conduct observations during typical home activities. Closed captioned.

This DVD demonstrates how to facilitate family-centered interactions between the service providers and the families of the children they’re working with. Strategies and specific skills are given so that these services can be provided in the most effective way in the child’s natural home environment.

This textbook and video program are designed to be used as a training tool on what early intervention professionals need to master. Discusses how to collaborate effectively with other service providers to address the complex needs of infants with multiple disabilities. Includes an easy to navigate textbook containing 386 pages of text. Also includes 41 video clips demonstrating key concepts.

This video explores the meaning of fatherhood by unveiling a multitude of compelling fatherhood philosophies. Follow fathers from all sociocultural backgrounds; including celebrity fathers such as Alan Thicke, Christopher McDonald, Grant Hill, Lance Henriksen, Lee Daniels, Robert Davi, and Tyrese Gibson among others – as they reveal an intimate side of themselves.

This video facilitates collaboration between professionals and parents as they help young children make the transition from early intervention to preschool. The video answers questions and concerns about IEPs, gives viewers an accurate picture of the process, and promotes dialogue between families and professionals.

This film show how a family whose members have Fragile X syndrome cope with their developmental disabilities and problem behaviors.

This video focuses on research/preparation; respect/recognition of the important of the family and acknowledgement of their values; and rapport/building a partnership committed to meeting the needs of the child.

Establishing and strengthening partnerships with families can be one of the most complex components of working with the early childhood care and education field. In order to best support children in learning, educators need to know them in the context of their family, culture, and community. Strong partnerships with families form when educators understand that these relationships are a matter of heart, mind and action that focuses on children’s well-being.

This video explains to parents all about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), the law governing special education. It covers the referral and evaluation processes as well as the creation of an individualized education program (IEP).

This DVD explains what parents can expect while their infant is the NICU, including understanding a premature baby’s signals and the best ways for parents to take care of their preemie.Introduction to the development of preterm infants for parents. Based on current research, the program shows parents ways in which they can help support the normal growth and development of their baby’s brain.

This training DVD includes an introductory presentation on PICCOLO (TM) and 16 clips of parent/child interactions (some in English, some in Spanish) that let viewers practice scoring PICCOLO and check their scores.

This video depicts four Hispanic immigrant families who were involved in a research study by the University of Colorado, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing.

Contents: This tape includes two versions of the program, each 55 minutes in duration. Version 1: English language version ; Version 2: Spanish language version. English translation: Point of View: Conversations with Families.

See what behaviors may lead to neglect, and learn what happens when parents and caregivers fail to provide for their children. Find out where to turn for help, and how to foster a healthy parent/child relationship

Learn the six most common types of emotional abuse: rejecting, terrorizing, isolating, ignoring, corrupting, and exploiting, and their lasting impact on children.

What constitutes physical child abuse, and why does it happen? What are the effects, and how can it be prevented? This video answers critical questions, and also discusses coping strategies and support tools available to help parents and caregivers stop physically abusive behavior. It also includes discussion of family history, stress, stress and the care of infants, unrealistic expectations, personality and psychological disorders, drugs and alcohol, corporal punishment, and mandatory reporting; with dramatized vignettes.

Provides practical guidance on supporting culturally and linguistically diverse young children. Covers key issues professionals will encounter as they work with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families, at home and in other settings. Includes interviews and suggestions based on recommended practices. Intended for early interventionists and special educators. With pause-points for discussion.

This DVD shows you how to establish trusting, caring relationships between early intervention specialists and families of infants and toddlers with hearing loss.

This video includes an open discussion of multicultural concepts and is intended to inspire viewers to self-reflect and to create a group of reflective thinkers.

Follow the journey of three families with special needs children as they share their stories and experiences. See how they became fierce advocates for their children in order to obtain the services needed for their children to flourish.

The more you know about transition, the more comfortable you will feel as you and your child get ready to move beyond EI together. Printable copies of the workbook in both English and Spanish are available on the DVD.