Why can't families be more like us?: Henry Higgins confronts Eliza Doolittle in the world of early intervention

Working with families in natural environments requires clinicians to consider new strategies that ensure the development of genuine partnerships with families. However, there are times when families present with challenges based on their own past experiences with well-intentioned programs and what appears to be disinterest in the services offered by the early intervention system. Practical guidelines are offered to foster effective collaborations between early intervention clinicians and families.