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Honoring the Cultural Diversity of Families When Gathering Data

San Francisco State University

Eleanor W. Lynch

San Diego State University

Karen I. Wayman

San Francisco State University

The cultural histories, values, and beliefs of families who are among the growing and diverse, non-white, non-Anglo population must be recognized and valued by early intervention specialists who provide family services. This article describes these concerns and suggests strategies for gathering information from these families.

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Vol. 10, No. 1, 112-131 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/027112149001000109


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