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In order to work effectively in inclusive special education with other professionals and parents of children with SEND, practitioners such as teachers, psychologists, social workers, and counselors working in schools need to have good interpersonal communication skills. These skills are essential for working effectively with other practitioners and parents and therefore are the main focus of this chapter. Another set of skills that is useful for professionals working in schools are those for organizing and leading parent education and support groups and workshops. Discussion of workshops for parents and of group leadership skills is included at the end of the chapter.
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Hornby, G. (2014). Skills for Collaborating with Professionals and Parents. In: Inclusive Special Education. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1483-8_7
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