Brief: Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Family Supports

This document presents an overview on the definition of family support and the needs of families who have loved ones with developmental disabilities. Additionally, this document discusses additional challenges that families may face as a result of diversity in the United States and the need for organizations to provide and coordinate services that address the needs of a multiplicity of cultures, languages, and values in families.

Read the Brief – Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Family Supports by the National Center for Cultural Competence (PDF).

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Date posted: December 5, 2011. Content created by The Autism NOW Center. Last updated: November 19, 2012.

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