Ever been in a home visit with a parent who is
simultaneously using his/her phone while discussing the child with you? There
are lots of ways that phones and screen time show up during visits. For
instance, parents hand their child a phone to keep him quiet or distract other
children in the home. Parents may pull out their …
Technology and Toddlerhood
Posted on February 05, 2020
by
Rachel Todd
in All, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies
Coaching from the Outside
Posted on September 05, 2019
by
Stacy Zogheib
in All, Coaching Practices, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies
In evidence-based early intervention, our primary aim is to coach, rather than to “do therapy” ourselves. We teach families how to help their children. The most challenging part of coaching can be finding effective ways to invite parents to participate and join in the interactions with their child.
Location, Location, Location
As therapists, it is natural for …