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Upon successful completion of this course, the nurse will be able to:

List factors that inhibit the parents’ readiness to form parent/professional partnerships.
Describe the three phases of parent/professional partnerships and identify appropriate nursing approaches for each stage.
List effective strategies for professionals to follow in their early interactions with parents of children with disabilities.
Define criteria for determining a child’s eligibility for the early intervention system.
Discuss eligibility criteria that must be met in order for the child to receive special education services through the school system.
Identify special services typically provided by states for children with disabilities.
Identify the four key components of the Turnbulls’ Empowerment Model, and describe nursing implications within each component.