Working with Parents who have Cognitive Limitations

Guidance for Teachers, Nurses, and Social Service Providers

Overview

Working with Parents who have Cognitive Limitations

"...helping us move beyond the 'label' and approach each parent as and individual. I loved this program!" 
-Evaluation Study Participant

In the United States today, about one million households are headed by parents who have cognitive limitations. This research-based program will help teachers, nurses and social service providers.

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Audience:

Elementary school teachers, nurses, social service providers.

Author

  • IRIS Educational Media

    Program Deveolper

    Based in Eugene, Oregon, IRIS Educational Media is a behavioral research and development firm.

  • Elizabeth Thorin

    Ph.D.

    Dr. Thorin's work focuses on issues of self determination, self advocacy and serving the needs of parents with cognitive limitations.

  • Martin Sheehan

    Ph.D.

    Dr. Sheehan is a special educator who has worked with people with developmental disabilities for over 25 years.

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Price: $89.00
Item #: 1601
 
 

Product Description

  • Recognize when a parent might have cognitive limitations
  • Develop a respectful working relationship with parents
  • Communicate effectively with parents
  • Maximize appropriate and beneficial conditions for the parents' children
Working with Parents Who Have Cognitive Limitations includes a viewer's guide and three video programs on DVD, including:

  • Teachers Supporting Student Learning (25 min.)
  • Nurses Supporting Access to Health Care (27 min.)
  • Social Service Providers Supporting Families (27 min.)
  • Links to online resources, printable posters, and a printable visual prescription form are also included in the viewer's guide

User Testimonials

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"...helping us move beyond the 'label' and approach each parent as and individual. I loved this program!"

-Evaluation Study Participant