Perspective on Parental Involvement in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Learning Disabled Children

The provisions of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act can have a profound impact on parent-teacher relationships. The potential exists for a cooperative effort, as well as for an antagonistic one. This paper argues for the importance of parent-professional cooperation. Recognizing that ne...

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Published in:Journal of learning disabilities 1978-05, Vol.11 (5), p.291-296
Main Authors: McLoughlin, James A., Edge, Denzil, Strenecky, Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Communication disorders
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Humans
Learning Disorders - diagnosis
Learning Disorders - therapy
Professional-Family Relations
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Summary:The provisions of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act can have a profound impact on parent-teacher relationships. The potential exists for a cooperative effort, as well as for an antagonistic one. This paper argues for the importance of parent-professional cooperation. Recognizing that new relationships often have to be consciously developed, the authors suggest a number of roles which can foster cooperation in educational settings. — G.M.S. Parents should be involved in services for their learning disabled children. In clinics, schools, homes, and communities there are many ways parents and professionals can cooperate more fully. Each phase of the intervention process, from identification through evaluation, offers ample opportunities for parent involvement.
ISSN:0022-2194
1538-4780
DOI:10.1177/002221947801100505