Providing Support to Families of Infants with Disabilities. Innovative Practices.

Beckman, Paula J.; And Others

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ483495

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-1053-8151

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Providing Support to Families of Infants with Disabilities. Innovative Practices.

Beckman, Paula J.; And Others

Journal of Early Intervention, v17 n4 p445-54 Fall 1993

This paper describes Project Assist, a model for developing and implementing a flexible system of social support that can be individualized for families of infants/toddlers with disabilities. The model uses group support, individual support, and follow-up support to meet a variety of family needs and promote family adaptation. (JDD)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Family Involvement, Family Programs, Individualized Programs, Infants, Models, Preschool Education, Program Development, Program Implementation, Social Support Groups, Toddlers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A