The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services

The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services

<DIV><P>Discover the <B>7 key principles and associated practices for effective early intervention services</B>—and start putting them into action today! This easy-to-use, fillable workbook reveals not only <I>what</I> every EI professional should be doing in their practice, but also <I>how</I> to do it, with <B>practical tips, activities, and strategies</B> they can use to improve their work with children and families right away.</P><P>Based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, this comprehensive resource <B>walks readers through every key step of the early intervention journey</B> with children birth to 3, from the crucial first meeting with a family to the child's transition out of intervention. Perfect for group training sessions or independent study, it's a great workbook to fill in, learn from, and then keep close at hand as a quick and easy reminder of best practices.</P><P><B>WHY IT'S A MUST-HAVE:</B><UL><LI>Identifies and focuses on the best of today's most successful evidence-based intervention approaches <LI>Helps professionals deliver high-quality services in natural environments <LI>Hard-to-find guidance on actual <I>implementation</I> of best practices <LI>Walks readers explicitly through every step of effective early intervention <LI>Interactive workbook format makes it easy to learn and reinforce recommended practices <LI>Empowers professionals to make positive change happen, on a personal and systemic level</UL><P><B>PRACTICAL MATERIALS:</B> Sample scripts that model skillful interactions, helpful quick-reference checklists, engaging "Give It a Go" activities, realistic vignettes, and an in-depth family case study that lets readers practice identifying effective and ineffective practices. </P><P><B> Practical guidance on the entire early intervention process! </B><UL><LI>Referral <LI>Initial visits with the family <LI>Evaluation & assessment <LI>IFSP development <LI>IFSP implementation <LI>Supporting a smooth transition from early intervention</UL></P><br><P>A featured book in our Effective Early Intervention Kit!</P></DIV></P>