Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills Can Lead to Lasting Relationships and Positive Results for Children

This FOCUS on Results document will describe key communication and conflict resolution skills and outline three steps for using the skills to achieve cooperation in the individualized family service plan (IFSP) and individualized education program (IEP) processes.

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