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.
By connecting play into book sharing, we can make reading a more enjoyable and meaningful experience for even the most reluctant toddlers.
If you’re a teacher or early interventionist wanting to help children develop their language skills:
Use play-based activities that go along with the books you read. Whatever book it is!
Read the books over and over again.
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.
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?
All Things Early Intervention