Coaching and Engaging Families in Early Intervention Services

Families need to play an important role in early intervention services in order to support their child’s goals and development. Although there is no “magic wand” to ensure family engagement, there are a variety of evidence-based strategies designed to support greater family involvement in early intervention services.

 

Services

• Parent coaching model offers a means to build parents’ confidence and competence in the context of home visits.
• Supervisors, coaches and mentors offer onsite sessions, webinars, keynotes and presentations at parent school conferences.
• Visits can involve parenting tips, role play
• Listen to the separate podcast on: 1. Tips on helping your child learn to cooperate; 2. Learning ways to support your child’s social-emotional development from birth to age three.

 

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