Comments on: A Professional Imposter: Reflections From an EI Provider/Mom https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/ Sharing What Works in Supporting Infants & Toddlers and the Families in Early Intervention Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:32:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Kate Stimpson https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1541 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:40:59 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1541 That was wonderful! Like Jen I also worked in EI for about 6 years then had my twins. My baby girl was a 3lb preemie and also failure to thrive. Her twin brother was thriving and doing so much better than her. I also had to rely on my local EI system (that I worked for) to come into my home and do all the things I knew but had difficulty translating into my own experience. I just felt so vulnerable and like a failure professionally and as a parent. Even though I knew the whole Intake, Eligibility and IFSP process backward and forward, it was still very overwhelming. I can’t even imagine what a parent who isn’t so well acquainted feels like. It was hard to be in the hot seat, on the receiving end of therapists I knew well and have watched do this same thing for others.
Thank you Jenn, for this article. This is my story as well.

]]> By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1540 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:11:23 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1540 In reply to Jeff Mullins.

Completely agree, Jeff!

]]> By: Jeff Mullins https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1539 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:28:08 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1539 Wow! So vulnerable and such a valuable perspective. There’s not much more to say than what has been said, but I really appreciated reading this. Thank you.

]]> By: Michelle https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1538 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:53:30 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1538 Great article, I too was a mother who received early intervention services in Vermont for my oldest daughter, who is now 31 years old. We all learn together as a team and I felt supported. The service coordinator and therapist was patience and answered many questions I had. I love the work I do with families and children so much that in 2010 I went back for my Masters in Special Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. I now work as a service coordinator and my personal experience helps parents going through the early intervention process for the first time.

]]> By: Jen Newton https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1537 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:23:15 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1537 In reply to Erica Simon-Gross.

Sounds like we have a lot in common, Erica! It definitely provides a unique lens and an important opportunity for reflection. Sounds like you have a blog or two to write as well! I look forward to hearing your experiences when you’re ready to share them!

]]> By: Jen Newton https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1536 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:21:15 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1536 In reply to Nancy Williams.

I love your framing of this! Bringing forth strengths and supporting that enjoyment is so important.

]]> By: Erica Simon-Gross https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1535 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 02:32:20 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1535 What a wonderful article. As a service coordinator, mom of four including 4 month old twins, and an EI parent; this post really connected with me. Crossing over to the other side of the table is eye opening. Having my daughter participate and graduate from EI gave me the view from a parent’s eyes. It truly helped me become a better at what I do and love.

]]> By: Nancy Williams https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1534 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 23:08:22 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1534 This is a great reminder to listen and allow our families to come to trust us in addition to asking thought provoking questions that will enable families to enjoy their child.
Thank you!

]]> By: Jen Newton https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1533 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:43:16 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1533 In reply to Mila Rose.

I agree! And it is always an honor and a privilege to be a member of a child’s village!

]]> By: Bryce Hayes https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2015/12/02/a-professional-imposter-reflections-from-an-ei-providermom/#comment-1532 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:42:20 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2700#comment-1532 Beautiful post from a beautiful mother about a beautiful family. Love.

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