Secure parent–child attachment is essential to healthy development and well-being—but for young children with disabilities or developmental delays, forming these foundational early relationships can be challenging. The first attachment-focused resource for EI professionals, this groundbreaking book is your complete guide to the why and how of helping families improve the attachment security of children with disabilities.
Written in an engaging, conversational style and firmly rooted in EI best practice, this accessible resource delivers practical, evidence-informed strategies for enhancing parent–child relationships in the critical early years. Whether you’re an in-service or preservice professional, you’ll use this book’s candid insights and real-world guidance to strengthen your practice and build brighter futures for young children and families.
Read This Book To:
- Learn why attachment matters—and how it affects outcomes in childhood and beyond
- Enhance your understanding of children with disabilities and their challenges in forming secure caregiver–child relationships
- Develop deeply engaged and respectful partnerships with families to support secure attachment and child development
- Apply helpful tools and best-practice principles for informal, natural assessment of attachment
- Implement strategies to support the development of positive parent–child relationships
- Develop skills in reflective practice and work with diverse families in culturally responsive ways
