Affirming Disability: Strengths-Based Portraits of Culturally Diverse Families

Author:   Janet Story Sauer ,  Zachary Rossetti ,  Alfredo J Artiles
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
ISBN:  

9780807763308


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 December 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Providing both a theoretical framework and practical strategies, this resource will help teachers, counselors, and related service providers develop understanding and empathy to improve outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students with disabilities. The text features narrative portraits of six immigrant families and their children with disabilities, including their cultural histories and personal perspectives regarding assessment, diagnosis, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other instances in which families engaged with the special education process. Using guiding questions for reflection and “Talk Back” comments from preservice students throughout the text, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own positionality and to develop nuanced and dynamic understandings of CLD children, youth, and families—countering persistent and stereotypical deficit views. Book Features: In-depth descriptions of immigrant family ecologies. Strategies for challenging a system that has been implicated in the over-representation of minorities in special education. Artwork, photographs, and other materials from students and families. “Talk Back” sections featuring personal reflections and feedback on the portrait narratives from preservice teachers. Questions at the end of each portrait narrative chapter to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions. A personal action plan framework to guide improvements in cultural competence and inclusive special education practices.

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Author:   Janet Story Sauer ,  Zachary Rossetti ,  Alfredo J Artiles
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9780807763308


ISBN 10:   0807763306
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 December 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"Contents (Tentative) Foreword Maria de Lourdes Serpa Acknowledgments 1. Forging Connections in Family Engagement Structure and Goals of the Book Developing Cultural Humility to Foster Family Engagement Theoretical Framework—Disability Studies in Education Methodology—Strengths-Based Portraiture Conclusion References 2. ""We Call Ourselves Chinese"": The Ou Family Portrait Susan Ou and Janet Sauer Susan: ""I'm a risk taker."" Developing Cultural Understanding Chinese Family Diversity Chinese Immigration School and Family Engagement: ""Do some research."" The Assessment and Diagnosis Process: ""A kid is a whole person."" The Children: Bruce and Ian Conclusion Reflection Questions References 3. ""A Girl Who Has Beauty Inside and Out"": A Portrait of a Vietnamese Mother and Daughter Oanh Thi Thu Bui, with Zach Rossetti Immigrating to the United States Cultural Context: Vietnam Multiple Diagnoses, Multiple Meanings Across Cultures Navigating the Special Education System Learning to Advocate The Power of Daily Communication Between Home and School A Voice for My Daughter Fighting for Appropriate Services Engaging as a Cultural Broker Differing Views of Tiny Parental Roles and Ongoing Learning Conclusion Reflection Questions References 4. ""Ella Me Apoyó"": A Latina Mother´s Journey Through the Special Education System Maureen Lothrop Magnan The Act of Cultural Brokering The El Salvadorian–Mexican Restaurant A Failure to Translate Chaos on an IEP The Power of Words Negative Name Calling ""We demand that our children receive the special education services they need."" Continuing to Learn, Fight, and Push Onward María's Youngest Son Conclusion My Own Interfering Experiences Connecting through Motherhood Reflection Questions References 5. Mother Tongue: Sachin and His Indian American Family Punita R. Arora, with Janet Sauer and Zach Rossetti Who Is Sachin? Who Is Sachin's Family? Cultural Context Who Is Punita? The Family and the System Change of School, Change of Services Conclusion Reflection Questions References 6. Lessons of Abundance in an Iranian American Family Kimiya Sohrab Maghzi Our Samin Banoo The Lived Experience The DisCrit Lens Introducing Samin Shirin's Story The Importance of Intentionality Denial, Desperation, and Religion Barriers to Home–School Collaboration Team Parenting Final Thoughts from Shirin Conclusion Reflection Questions References 7. A Goat Among Lions: Unveiling the Challenges Faced by a Somali Refugee Mother of a Child with Autism Sahra Bashir and Amy Gooden Attitudes Toward Disability in Somali Culture Gacmo is dhaafaa gacalo ka timaaddaa: Love emerges when hands give something to each other. Khayr wax kuuma dhimee shar u tog hay: In good times, be ready for bad times (because times always change). Ri yar iyo libaax: I felt like a little goat among the lions. War la qabo xiiso ma leh: What is known is not interesting. Iskaashato ma kufto: If people support each other, they do not fall. Reflection Questions References 8. Knowledge to Action: Enacting Cultural Humility Personal Action Plan for Change Conclusion References Index  About the Authors"

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"""Fills an important gap in highlighting the voices of immigrant families with students with disabilities and in providing resources that guide readers to reflect and develop plans to work more collaboratively with families."" --Teachers College Record"


Fills an important gap in highlighting the voices of immigrant families with students with disabilities and in providing resources that guide readers to reflect and develop plans to work more collaboratively with families. --Teachers College Record


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Janet Story Sauer is a professor of special education at Lesley University. Zachary Rossetti is an associate professor of special education at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

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