Developing Cross-Cultural Competence: A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families: A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Lynch, Eleanor W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159857163X ISBN 13: 9781598571639

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co., 2011

Synopsis

As the US population grows more and more diverse, how can professionals who work with young children and families deliver the best services while honouring different customs, beliefs, and values? The answers are in the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook, fully revised to reflect nearly a decade of population changes and best practices in culturally competent service delivery.

The gold-standard text on cross-cultural competence, this book has been widely adopted by college faculty and trusted as a reference by in-service practitioners for almost 20 years. For this timely NEW edition, the highly regarded authors have carefully updated and expanded every chapter while retaining the basic approach and structure that made the previous editions so popular.

New to this edition is a revised chapter on African American roots; thoroughly updated and expanded chapters; expanded coverage of disabilities; more on spiritual and religious diversity; and strategies for helping families make decisions about language use (English-only vs. preservation of native language).

Equally valuable as a textbook and a reference for practicing professionals, this comprehensive book will prepare early interventionists and other professionals to work effectively with families whose customs, beliefs, and values may differ from their own.

About this title

About the Author

For nearly 35 years, Dr. Lynch was involved in teaching, research, and community and family services that focused on improving the lives of young children who had, or were at risk for, disabilities. Prior to joining the faculty at San Diego State University (SDSU), Dr. Lynch received her doctorate in teaching exceptional children in 1972 from The Ohio State University and joined the faculty of Miami University. She subsequently joined the faculty of the University of Michigan, working in both academic and clinical positions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159857163X
• ISBN 13: 9781598571639
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 568