"A complete introductory text and an invaluable professional development resource, this book is every home visitor's key to culturally sensitive, family-centered early intervention for children with special needs. Building on their extensive academic backgrounds and practical experience in the field, the authors address the complex issues home visitors face in their daily work with families who have diverse backgrounds and needs." "Filled with helpful record-keeping forms and realistic family and home visitor interactions that illustrate suggested techniques, this reader-friendly resource helps pre- and in-service practitioners master the art and practice of effective home visiting with families of every type."--BOOK JACKET.