EPICS Project Publications and Resources

The Growing Path Communicating Effectively with Non-Indian Service Providers: Instructor's Guide and Parent Handbook Parent Recordkeeping: Instructor's Guide and Parent Recordkeeping System Culturally Responsive Services for Families Videotapes: Listen with Respect & Finding the Balance Guide to Effective Outreach in American Indian Communities Developing Parent Groups (coming soon)   Please click here for a printable order form (opens in a new window).

	The Growing Path  This illustrated 16-page book gathers together descriptions of traditional American Indian infant stimulation practices that have been shared by grandmothers and mothers. Each infant stimulation practice is presented in two parts. First, the activity is described in terms of its traditional place in Indian culture. Then, the developmental benefits of each activity are described based on current knowledge of child development. $10.95
	Communicating Effectively with Non-Indian Service Providers: Instructor's Guide and Parent Handbook Instructor's Guide - includes instructions, visual aids, role plays, and homework assignments for conducting parent workshops. Parent Handbook - parents learn five effective cross-cultural communication skills to use when working with service providers. These materials are effective with a wide range of cultural groups. $11.00 Instructor's Guide and  One Parent Handbook $35.00
	Parent Recordkeeping: Instructor's Guide and Parent Recordkeeping System Instructor's Guide - includes instructions, lecture, visual aids, and activities for conducting parent workshops. Parents learn the importance of maintaining their child's records and an easy-to-use-system for organizing those records. Parent Recording System - attractive, large 3-ring binder divided into sections for referrals, reports, evaluations, correspondence, etc. Each section includes an organizer pocket, guidance, and sample documents. $35.00 Instructor's Guide and One Parent Recordkeeping System $50.00
	Culturally Responsive Services for Families This training manual is designed to increase the cultural competence of service systems for children with special health care needs . Although specific information about American Indians issues is presented, professionals consistently acclaim the usefulness of the activities for a variety of cultural groups. Included are ready-to-use activities, handouts, and visual aids. The videotapes, Finding the Balance and Listen with Respect, are an excellent additional to this manual. $35.95
No Picture Available	Videotapes Listen with Respect - this videotape presents an overview of cross-cultural barriers that many American Indian parents experience when using western medical services. 17 minutes. $35.95 Finding the Balance - A videotape of two American Indian mothers sharing their experiences and frustrations as parents of children with disabilities. 23 minutes. $35.95
	Guide to Effective Outreach in American Indian Communities This publication explains methods and strategies to improve support to American Indian families whose children have disabilities. This guide will assist professionals and organizations to respond effectively to the cultural and linguistic needs of American Indian children and families in their community. Contained are suggestions for learning about the Indian community, using native interpreters, facilitating parent participation, and staying connected with the community. $19.95

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