Family and Related Service Partnerships in Home Computer Decision-Making

Summary Effective home computer decision-making often requires partnerships between families from different cultures and professionals. This article provides a review of literature related to perceptions of home computers held by various cultural groups. A case is made that families vary in their degree of involvement in working with professionals to make decisions about home computers. A discussion is provided related to expectations that families may have of professionals who work with them during team decision-making processes. Because families also vary markedly with regard to supports needed to ensure effective implementation of home computers, training is described as a primary support required by many families.