This experience serves as a valuable lesson for anyone navigating rural addresses. Here are some strategies to ensure you arrive on time and avoid any “cornfield confusion”:
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Rule 4: Beware of dog.
The most important thing is to remember that we, as home visitors, are strangers invading that dog’s space. His instinct, no matter his breed, is to protect his people. It is up to us to use caution.
Our name tags are a double-edged sword. They create an avenue for connection, but can also lead to unexpected consultations. Let’s talk about some best practices on and off duty.
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.
Parenting is hard! Finding the balance between preparing for the worst and being the worst is hard. On bad days, it looks like being so afraid of your child acting like a monster you act like a monster instead. This is the story of my parenting tantrum.
Gross motor heavy work is hard to do during a bath, but fine motor heavy work is doable. After providing him with the following activities, his need for sensory input was satisfied by the work with his hands and exposure to texture.
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.
In Early Intervention, our job is to find that delicate balance between letting the child explore independently and gently guiding them to the next skill. We can root this “gentle dance” in two foundational learning theories
Every home has its own stuff. Learning how to use what you have to teach babies in their natural environment can be a creative puzzle.
At the end of each Early Intervention session, I recap, thinking, “What was the point?” I don’t leave until I let the family know the purpose of the visit. Being on the other side of Early Intervention, I realized that in those past home visits, I may have known what my intent was, but they did not. Now I make sure we both know.
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