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Maximize your impact by involving parents in the intervention process
To support the social communication development of young children on the autism spectrum, it’s vital to include parents as key players in the intervention process. But how do you go about engaging and coaching them effectively?
The 4 “I”s to Socialize workshop offers a clear and practical framework for extending social communication support into the everyday routines and interactions that are most meaningful to the child. You’ll learn how to foster mutual understanding between the parent and child, help them have more fun together, and coach parents to incorporate evidence-based responsive interactions strategies into enjoyable moments with their child.
This highly interactive online workshop offers:
- A research-based protocol for evaluating children’s social communication and determining next steps – A comprehensive checklist helps you zero in on a child’s stage of social communication and identify what his or her next target may be.
- A set of responsive interaction strategies drawn from Hanen’s evidence-based More Than Words® Program – You’ll share these strategies with parents so they can facilitate their child’s ability to engage in extended, enjoyable interactions within everyday activities and routines.
- A structured one-to-one parent coaching framework that’s based on principles of adult learning – This consists of a clear, 4-step coaching model that can be used during individual consultations and therapy sessions. This framework considers the needs of adult learners and effectively supports parents’ application and generalization of strategies.
Who is the workshop for?
4 “I”s to Socialize is designed for a variety of professionals who play important roles supporting autistic children and their families. This includes SLP assistants, communications disorders assistants, early childhood special educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and many more.