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30 May 2013

Parents Should NEVER Be Asked To Sign an Incomplete IFSP…Ever

Let me say it again…parents should never ever sign an incomplete IFSP. Or a blank prior notice form. Or … Continue reading →

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Tags: challenges, early childhood, early intervention, family-centered practices, IFSP, parent-professional partnership, service coordination, strategies
Posted in IFSP Development, Practical Strategies, Service Coordination | 2 Comments

28 May 2013

Being Playful vs Playing with Toys…What’s the Difference?

Pick a visit, any visit. Walk in the door and…what are you most likely to see? What’s the most … Continue reading →

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Tags: communication development, daily routines, development, early childhood, early intervention, embedding, engagement, families, family-centered practices, home visits, implementation, infants, natural environment, natural learning opportunities, parent-professional partnership, parents, relationships, research to practice, routines-based, strategies, toddlers
Posted in Bridging the Gap, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies | 18 Comments

23 May 2013

Baby Massage: Essential Tool for Practitioners – Part II

Baby Massage Instruction My last article discussed some of the many benefits of baby massage and how practitioners … Continue reading →

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Tags: development, early childhood, early intervention, home visits, infants, natural learning opportunities, parent-professional partnership, parents, strategies
Posted in Engaging Families, Practical Strategies | Leave a comment

21 May 2013

EI Research to Practice Brief #1: Provider Perspectives on Changing their Practices

The practice of early intervention (EI) is always evolving and changing as new evidence comes to light about … Continue reading →

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Tags: adult learning, challenges, early childhood, early intervention, family-centered practices, home visits, professional development, research to practice, special instruction, strategies
Posted in EI Research to Practice Briefs, Practical Strategies, Professional Development | 27 Comments

17 May 2013

My Top 4 Goofy Items on Developmental Assessments

Has anyone other than me struggled to get a 17 month old to “obtain toy with stick?” How … Continue reading →

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Tags: assessment, challenges, early childhood, early intervention, parent-professional partnership, research to practice, strategies, toddlers
Posted in IFSP Development, Practical Strategies | 1 Comment

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