Educating One and All

Ever notice how we praise absolutely every little achievement that a child makes during a home visit with a roar of applause and cheering? It’s natural and there is a theoretical basis for it, rooted in behaviorism. But what if saying ‘yay!’ had the opposite effect and caused distress for the child you are working [...]

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All early intervention programs develop their unique approach to meeting the needs of families. Regardless of their approach, home visits are at the core of early intervention in natural environments.
In the March 2008 issue of Young Exceptional Children,  there is an article that speaks to this issue directly: “Early Intervention Home-Visiting Principles in Practice: A [...]

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