Early Intervention Every Day! : Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their Families

Effective early intervention doesn't stop when the provider leaves the family's home. That's why every interventionist needs this practical sourcebook, packed with research-based strategies for helping parents and caregivers take a consistent, active role in supporting young children's development. Targeting 80 skills in 6 key developmental domains for children birth to three this reader-friendly guide gives professionals dozens of ready-to-use ideas for helping families and caregivers embed learning opportunities in their everyday routines. Early interventionists will turn to this book again and again for strategies that enhance child development, strengthen attachement, and help children with developmental delays participate fully in family life. Empowers families to: work on IFSP goals during commonly occuring routines and activities; understand child development and establish appropriate expectations for their child; support skills critical to promoting development growth and participation in family and community activities; transform everyday materials and routines into powerful new learning opportunties; and give children multiple opportunties to practice and reinforce new skills thoughout the day. Supports 6 key areas of skill development: Behaviour Regulation and Social; Cognitive and Receptive Language; Expressive Language; Gross Motor; Fine Motor; and Self-care/Adaptive.