Experiences of family collaboration in early intervention among Korean and Chinese caregivers.

Authors

  • Veronica Y. Kang, Sunyoung Kim, Jing Wang University of Maryland at College Park, USA.

Keywords:

Early intervention, Asian American, cultural diversity, ecological systems, family-centered practice

Abstract

Despite the importance of family-centered practice in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C, a federally funded program for birth to two-year-old children with disabilities, there is a lack of research on Asian families who participate in early intervention in the U.S. This study examined the experiences of two Korean families and one Chinese family in early intervention in the U.S. Interviews were conducted and analyzed by bilingual researchers using ecological systems theory. As a multiple-case design study, the caregiver roles, beliefs, practices, and experiences related to their participation in early intervention were reported through within-case and cross-case analysis.

Author Biography

Veronica Y. Kang, Sunyoung Kim, Jing Wang
University of Maryland at College Park, USA.

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Published

2023-08-28

How to Cite

Veronica Y. Kang, Sunyoung Kim, Jing Wang. University of Maryland at College Park, USA. 20(1), 531-550.

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2023): Open Issue

Section

Articles (Peer-reviewed)

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