Comments on: DEC Recommended Practices: Family (Part 1)

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:37:44 +0000

Focusing on the child and family needs supports successful partnering.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:03:09 +0000

Being respectful and on the same level as the parent is so important. I always tell the parents on our fist session that we are a team. I like all of the checklists.

By: Vera Muchow

Vera Muchow — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:27:42 +0000

Family is the center for all services – supporting them by providing info, etc benefits all. need a strong bae on which to build

By: Dana Childress, PhD

Dana Childress, PhD — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:20:19 +0000

In reply to Sandra.

Great point, Sandra!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:40:34 +0000

Listening to families is so important. I try to remember also that the families needs can be different from week to week, or even day to day.

By: Rose McNeilly

Rose McNeilly — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:20:15 +0000

I always ask what parents are the most concerned about. I find that the answer is sometimes very different than what is on the IFSP. I circle back to the goals when the parents have finished and incorporate that in as well

By: Dana Childress, PhD

Dana Childress, PhD — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:36:21 +0000

In reply to Suella Guthrie.

Yes, using those open-ended questions to find out about priorities and concerns is a great way to learn. Thanks Suella!

By: Suella Guthrie

Suella Guthrie — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:22:48 +0000

I find that asking their concerns, rather than just reading the outcome, helps me understand more of what they want their child to be able to do. I do like the idea of a list of acronyms since they can be very overwhelming when we use them without stating what we are actually saying.

By: Dana Childress, PhD

Dana Childress, PhD — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:37:14 +0000

In reply to Dianne Crowley.

Great point about continuity, Dianne!

By: Dianne Crowley

Dianne Crowley — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:42:26 +0000

The checklists are a great tool, though it took me some time to go through them all. I’m very glad that they are available in English and Spanish. One checklist that I found very useful is the Transition Checklist. There is a lot that may be missed as children move on from the B-3 to the 3-to-5 program or into the community. Having a comprehensive and wholistic discussion as to what is going to happen after a child turns 3 will allow for continuity and a sense that we’re not simply just ending a case.