ERIC Number: EJ756135
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 10
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1532-8759
Successful Transitions for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Roles of School Social Workers
Rosenkoetter, Sharon E.; Hains, Ann H.; Dogaru, Cristian
Children & Schools, v29 n1 p25-34 2007
Three early transitions are significant for young children with disabilities and their families: (1) into Early Intervention, (2) between that program and preschool services, and (3) from Early Childhood Special Education into kindergarten special education. Each of these transitions is significant for families in terms of obtaining appropriate intervention services, involving families in their children's development, and building foundations for the children's later learning. This article details responsibilities for social workers at each transition. Roles are synthesized into nine important social work contributions that will help to ease the stress of transition for all participants, bridge people and programs, support families, and foster shared efforts to launch young children on a lifetime of learning.
Descriptors: Disabilities, Young Children, Special Education, Social Work, Early Intervention, Caseworkers, Transitional Programs, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Family Involvement, Child Development, Responsibility, School Role
National Association of Social Workers (NASW). 750 First Street NE Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-227-3590; e-mail: press@naswdc.org; Web site: http://www.naswpress.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
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