Legal Aspects of Special Education and Social Foundations Family Issues

One Families Story…  Juanita and Elisa  Special delivery  Family dynamics  Ready for school  School supports  Community supports  Family strengths and needs  “Techno kid”

 Extreme Makeover Home Edition application process  Family story  Family information  Home and neighborhood  Eligibility requirements  Video development

Family Issues  Definition of family  Social group…and institution that possesses…structure made up of positions and interactions among those…  Specialized functions  Characterized by biological and socially defined kinship…sharing a residence

Family Issues  Diversity  Family structure  Implications for providers  Types  Racial  Cultural  Ethnic  linguistic  Socioeconomics  Impact on service systems

Perspectives  Theoretical models  Family systems  Ecological systems  Transactional models  Risk  Resilience  Supports  Community  Shared responsibilities  Family integrity  Human services

Evolution of Families  Roles and responsibilities  Characteristics  Interactions  Life cycle  Functions  Love and affection  Daily care and health  Economic support  Identity  Socialization  Education and vocation  Recreation and leisure  Traditional vs. contemporary issues

Families & Disability  Initial impact  Stress and coping  Services and support  Family centered  Inclusion  Transitions  Collaboration  Public policy  ADA  IDEA

Family/Professional Interactions  Initial contact  Forming alliances  Family-centered practices  Family empowerment