Video 5.1: The family childcare provider’s viewpoint Ms. Mary, a family child care provider, shares a dilemma about her concerns of using communication boards with Sophie, a 2-year-old girl in her program. View TranscriptMs. Mary: I’ve run a family child care program for over 20 years now. I went back and got my…
Video 2.2: The family’s viewpoint Rosemary, the mother of Tamiya, a two year old girl turning three with developmental delays shares her view on the upcoming transition of her daughter into a childcare program. (running time: 2 min. 27 sec.) View TranscriptRosemary: My little baby girl is on her way to preschool. I…
Video 1.18: Using Video for REALLY Watching A therapist shows the use of video as an effective strategy for communication between families and practitioners. The therapist video tapes a mother playing with her infant embedding motor skill challenges into their routine. The mother engages her son with a favorite toy and then moves it out…
Video 1.15: Routine at home – playing Mr. Potato Head® Luke and a friend, Kirsten, are at home playing with a Mr. Potato Head®. Watch for embedded interventions as Luke’s mother facilitates the activity (running time: 3 min. 31 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video shows Luke, a 3-year-old boy with language delays, playing…
Video 1.8: Routine in the community – going to the store Luke is able to participate in a family trip to the grocery store with the use of special equipment. He uses some sign language to communicate, but is unable to learn many signs due to a lack of fine motor skills. This voice…
Video 1.4: Routine at home – talking on the phone A mother encourages social learning by giving her daughter an opportunity to speak to a relative on the phone (running time: 51 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video clip shows a mother at home encouraging her toddler to talk on the phone with a family…
Video 1.3: Routine at home – playing peek-a-boo A mother takes a normal everyday routine like changing a diaper and turns it into a learning opportunity by adding a game of peek-a-boo (running time: 1 min. 21 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video clip shows a mother playing at home with her infant son splashing…
Handout 2.5: Follow-up Home Visit Sheet Resource Type: Handout This handout is a sample of written information to provide to a family during a home visit prior to a child entering the new program. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.5.pdf
HANDOUT 2.3: HOME VISIT PLANNING FORM Resource Type: Handout This handout is a planning tool that prompts learners to plan for a home visit and the conversation they would like to have with a family about an upcoming transition. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.3.pdf
Handout 2.4: Home Visit Planning Form – Sample Resource Type: Handout This handout is a home visit planning form completed by a teacher, Diane preparing for a home visit with a mother and her infant, soon to be joining Diane’s nursery. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.4.pdf