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Family-centered practice for children with communication disorders
1Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|January 20, 1999
Summary
Family-centered practice requires flexible collaboration between families, children, and professionals. Success depends on addressing diverse factors to achieve optimal child communication within a supportive family environment.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
- Communication Sciences
Background:
- Family-centered practice is a cornerstone of effective service delivery.
- Implementation requires adaptability to diverse family and community contexts.
- Numerous socio-political factors can influence service provision and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the practical, adaptable nature of family-centered practice.
- To highlight the multifaceted factors impacting family-professional collaboration.
- To underscore the importance of shared goals for child development.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of family-centered practice principles.
- Discussion of contextual factors influencing implementation.
- Emphasis on collaborative goal-setting for child communication.
Main Results:
- Family-centered practice is not solely theoretical but requires flexible, individualized approaches.
- Successful collaboration is contingent upon family needs, community characteristics, and issue complexity.
- Awareness of individual, social, and political factors is crucial for providers.
Conclusions:
- Effective family-centered practice necessitates a flexible, responsive approach tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
- Addressing a wide range of influencing factors is critical for successful outcomes.
- The ultimate goal is to foster optimal child communication within a nurturing family context.