All Things Early Intervention
Close Calls and Cautionary Tales:
Who hasn’t gotten caught in a downpour while driving between visits? I’ve been there. Stuck in a car as a flash flood roared down a country road at dusk. Think scene from “Twister,” but with less flying cows and more frantic map checking.
Parking, while seemingly unimportant, can significantly impact our work. It can lead to delays, damage, and even conflict. As early intervention providers, we need to be aware of the unwritten rules of neighborhood parking and the potential hazards of driving in challenging conditions.
Taking care of your own needs while on the go can easily be pushed aside. In order for us, as Early Intervention providers, to pour into those families we work with, we must take care of ourselves consistently. Let’s explore some creative solutions to keep you powered up for the long day ahead.
Our role isn’t to judge or attempt to change these beliefs but rather to find creative ways to ensure all children, regardless of background, can reap the benefits of pretend play.
Here are some tips to navigate pretend play with dads who might be hesitant about dolls:
Let’s talk sensory bins, a staple in therapy rooms for good reason. They’re a fantastic way to engage little learners and explore textures. But have you ever stopped to consider the ethics of using food in these bins, especially when some families we work with struggle with food insecurity?
All kinds of bugs can spread from a home visit to your home. If someone in the home has something contagious you would consider rescheduling the home visit. Depending on your agency, some insects might be considered contagious. Find out your agency’s policies.
Being an early intervention provider is like embarking on a daily safari – except instead of lions and tigers, you encounter a menagerie of…unexpected pets.
Remember, our goal is to empower families, not to dictate their parenting choices.
Early intervention gives us the opportunity to work with amazing families and incredible little ones, but sometimes, the lines between professional and personal can get blurry. We’ve all been there, right?
Remember, a safe early intervention provider is a happy early intervention provider, and a happy early intervention provider can make all the difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
All Things Early Intervention