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We know from research in early intervention that making the change to using collaborative, family-centered practices during early intervention visits continues to be challenging for EI providers. One of the reasons that this continues to be a challenge is because most of us think we are already doing it!<\/p>\n

\"ParachuteEach of us needs to take the time to reflect on how we work with children and families and consider if what we do aligns with recommended practices in our field. If we think about our work as a \u201cpractice\u201d then we know that our practice must grow and evolve over time. We must make a commitment to keep up with the research and learn about the most effective ideas in our field.<\/p>\n

To help you reflect on what you are already doing and what the research in early intervention is indicating as most effective, here is a comparison of traditional vs. collaborative visits. As you read, think about your last few visits with families and consider where your practices fall on the continuum.<\/p>\n

Continuum of EI Visits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Continuum of EI Visits<\/caption>\n
Type<\/th>\nTraditional<\/th>\nCollaborative<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
PURPOSE<\/th>\nHelp children learn missing
\nskills and develop new skills<\/td>\n		Help families learn strategies they can use to support the child\u2019s development of functional skills in the context of natural family routines and activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FOCUS<\/th>\nIntervention that occurs during
\nthe visit<\/td>\n		Intervention that occurs between visits during daily routines and activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRIMARY INTERVENTIONIST<\/th>\nService Provider<\/td>\nParent or other caregiver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SETTING<\/th>\nPlay on the floor<\/td>\nVariety of home and community settings depending on the goal being addressed and the routine being targeted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRIMARY INTERACTIONS<\/th>\nProvider-child dyad:<\/strong> service provider and child interact while
\nthe parent passively observes<\/td>\n		Provider-parent-child triad:<\/strong> parent and child interact while the service provider coaches the parent and provides feedback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORMAT FOR VISITS<\/th>\nProvider plays with the child to
\nteach skills that the child is missing Provider brings toys and materials to the visit for intervention Skills are taught out of context (i.e., labeling plastic food puzzle pieces)<\/td>\n		Parent is coached in how to encourage the development of functional skills that the child needs to participate in daily routines and activities Toys and materials in the home are used for intervention Skills are taught in the contexts where they are needed (i.e., labels for food are learned during lunch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRAMEWORK FOR VISITS<\/th>\nVisits follow a similar framework across time and across families<\/td>\nEach visit is unique, addressing a different routine or priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SCHEDULE OF VISITS<\/th>\nVisits occur at the same time and
\non the same day each week<\/td>\n		Visits are flexible and occur at different days\/times depending on the goal and routine being addressed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HOW PARENT’S LEARNING IS SUPPORTED<\/th>\nProvider models and discusses strategies, focusing on what can
\nbe accomplished during the visit<\/td>\n		Parent and provider collaborate to identify needs, plan for intervention, and practice strategies during the visit Focus is on preparing families to use strategies when the provider is not present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you would like to read more about what early intervention looks like or doesn\u2019t look like when recommended practices are used, check out the Seven Key Principles: Looks Like\/Doesn\u2019t Look Like<\/em> (2008) document developed by the NECTAC Workgroup on Principles and Practices in Natural Environments. Find it here: http:\/\/www.nectac.org\/~pdfs\/topics\/families\/Principles_LooksLike_DoesntLookLike3_11_08.pdf<\/a> (PDF, New Window)<\/p>\n

\"Cartoon<\/p>\n

Early interventionists typically find that their practices reflect a mix of the traditional and collaborative approaches. Consider these questions as you think more about your practices:<\/p>\n

What is one thing that you do that reflects a collaborative approach to intervention?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are some challenges you\u2019ve faced with implementing collaborative practices? How do you make it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know from research in early intervention that making the change to using collaborative, family-centered practices during early intervention visits continues to be challenging for EI providers. One of the reasons that this continues to be a challenge is because most of us think we are already doing it! 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