Building Parent-Professional Partnerships

Professional Tips: Building Partnerships

As professionals we tend to focus on our area of expertise rather than the individual or family as a whole.

The use of acronyms and clinical language are a professional’s way of communicating, but can be confusing to families. Use family friendly language so people know what you mean.

Listen and take note of what the family needs before offering our services.

• Let family discuss what they need
• List available options
• Help them choose appropriate services

Introducing the family to the system they will be working with is empowering. Families are at a disadvantage unless they have some sort of understanding of the system.

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