“…Professionals who work with young children with disabilities must know how to partner with families, including working together to address child and family needs. Studies on parent participation indicate that intervention efforts are enhanced when families participate in early childhood programs (Bailey et al, 1998;Baguley, 2000;Bluebanning, 2004;Mahoney & Wiggers, 2007;Mahoney, 2009;White, 2006;Wilson, 1998).…”