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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 14: Play with ALL the kids.

On this particular “normal” day, I walked into a home visit with visions of one-on-one therapy in mind. Little did I know, nine visiting cousins eating fried chicken for lunch would turn it into a glorious, chaotic group experience.

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Challenging Behavior

Teaching “Keep Your Hands To Yourself”

I found myself telling him to stop and keep his hands to himself all day long. He did NOT understand. He was a sweet boy that tried his hardest, but bless his heart, he would not stop touching everything and everybody.

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Early Intervention Success Stories

Finding the Rhythm in the Chaos: Parenting Our Little Monkey

Having these little ones in our home was an absolute blessing, but it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It stretched our family unit in ways we never imagined. Little Monkey’s unpredictable nature and the daily routines of parenthood made for an emotionally charged environment.

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Challenging Behavior

Food Stays At The Table: How To Choose Your Battles And Adjust The Environment

When a child is having difficulty changing her behavior, try changing the environment. 

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Music In Early Intervention

Song Of The Month: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed

The song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” by Eileen Christelow is a favorite due to its interactive nature. It encourages play and incorporates developmental skills like counting and pretending. Practical props like phones and doctor’s kit enhance the experience. The song offers a variety of playful activities for children and promotes interactive learning.

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What is Early Intervention?

What Is Special Instruction? Part 1

Part 1: The designing of learning environments and activities that promote the child’s acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interactions.