Family-based Treatment in Communicative Disorders : A Systemic Approach

From the Janelle Publications website: Family Based Treatment is a clinically tested model for providing family-centered treatment. In this second edition, the authors describe how to use the model with clients of all ages and highlight its application to early intervention services. Second edition features: ? Techniques for increasing family participation ? Special attention to early intervention ? Suggestions for working with challenging families ? How to manage differing perspectives ? How to develop workable interventions Practicing clinicians, early interventionists, clinical supervisors/teachers, students and allied health professionals interested in establishing partnerships with families will enjoy this readable and practical book. The Andrews developed the Family Based Treatment model. Over the past 17 years, they have perfected it as they provided services to families and taught graduate students in communicative disorders. They have written several book chapters and articles related to the model and have given over 125 presentations, workshops and short courses in the U.S. and Canada.