Reflective Listening Visualization is an interdisciplinary research method and iterative process that includes the participation and involvement of multiple team members of different disciplines when: 1) conducting in-depth interviews; 2) performing thematic analysis of the interview data; 3) using the emergent themes as basis to design visual representations of the themes; 4) presenting the visuals back to the interviewee for feedback; and 5) using the feedback to confirm the visual, refine the existing visual, or to create a new visual. Fundamentally, the Reflective Listening Visualization technique is an enhanced communication tool that aims to increase the community member"s voice and to verify the understanding of their experiences, ideas and concerns while also enhancing the interdisciplinary learning potential of the research team. In this article, we describe the Reflective Listening Visualization process and discuss how the Reflective Listening Visualization process allows for 1) improved communication between interdisciplinary team members, 2) understanding of residents" wants and needs for their community, 3) increasing rapport with residents, 4) building trust between residents and between residents and This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. researchers, 5) accurate representation of residents ideas, and 6) community members to become motivated about the possibilities of the future of their community.

The school special education evaluation process can be a time of uncertainty for many families. Some families are apprehensive and unaware of the services that can be offered to them and their children. Many are not prepared to contribute ideas or have limited knowledge of possible resources. The chapter lays out how social workers can capitalize on their understanding of systems, mental health, child development, strengths-based perspective, social justice, and equity to best serve these families and their children during this process. The chapter presents an overview of the special education process; fundamental federal, state, and local policies and procedures; eligibility requirements; functional behavioral assessments; behavior intervention plans; and measurable individualized educational program goals. It reviews the essential steps that school social workers must take to ensure a comprehensive process while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.