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The authors draw upon the metaphor of dance tbetter understand the complexities and possibilities of forming partnerships between educators, administrators, early childhood providers, therapists, support staff, other professionals, and parents of children with disabilities This revised edition of DYou Hear What I Hear? Parents and Professionals Working Together for Children With Special Needs is rich with stories, examples, and practical insights This book, written from both the parents and the professionals points of view, provides a developmental approach tunderstanding and forging positive adult relationships, while alsproviding concrete ways tadvocate for children The authors years of experience as successful consultants, trainers, and educators lends this helpful resource a deep sense of realism and compassion They remind the reader of how essential the parent-professional partnership is—and why it IS a dance that matters Key features include: Practical insights and evidence-based approaches tforming partnerships Easy-to-read, non-technical language that speaks tboth the heart and the mind Sample letters and other forms of communication shared between professionals and parents Stories and examples of real-world conversations between parents and professionals Effective ways thandle difficult situations Rich with humor and heart, this highly readable book offers helpful steps for self reflection, personnel preparation, and parent-professional training Educators and parents will find expert guidance for listening teach others music, trying out each others dance steps, and working toward a new dance that includes contributions from all—with the ultimate reward of seeing children achieve their highest potential
