“…As reflected by the acceptance of a family-centered philosophy to guide practice, roles in early intervention have evolved first to incorporate a view of the child in the context of the family. Professionals are encouraged to view parents as partners, and family priorities ideally drive services (Bailey, 1996; Bailey, Buysse, Edmondson, & Smith, 1992;Dunst, Trivette, & Deal, 1988). Roles such as family partner, listener, and communicator are cornerstones in professional development and practice in early intervention.…”