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We are looking for research volunteers to participate in a NEW course for families and therapists in Early Intervention. The course is designed to provide evidence-based strategies for:
• Supporting the child’s maximal capacity for learning and growth
• Establishing and maintaining strong therapeutic relationships while responding to challenging situations
• Supporting the family’s maximal capacity to be actively engaged in Early Intervention
• Getting the most out of interprofessional collaboration
WHO?
• PARENTS and CAREGIVERS of children that receive services through Early Intervention*
• THERAPISTS that provide direct services through Early Intervention (developmental therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists)
*Note: Only one parent/caregiver per household is eligible to participate in the course at this time.
WHERE?
The in person meetings will take place at University of Illinois at Chicago: 1919 West Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612. Online meetings will be conducted via a Google Sites website.
WHEN?
You will have an option to choose one of three in-person workshops:
• Option 1: Thursday (10/4, 10/18, 11/1) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Option 2: Saturday (10/6, 10/20, 11/3) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Option 3: Saturday (10/6, 10/20, 11/3) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
WHAT?
Participate in a 5-week hybrid course delivered both in person and online (2 hours a week). The researchers will collect your responses to the 1) pre-test questionnaires completed upon your enrollment in the course, 2) course assignments, and 3) post-test questionnaires completed upon your completion of the course. The course agenda is as follows:
• Week 1 (in-person): Course overview and introduction to recommended relationship- and capacity-building practices in Early Intervention
• Week 2 (online): Overview of strategies for implementing relationship-building practices while working with children and families in Early Intervention.
• Week 3 (in-person): Solution-based approaches for resolving relationship-based challenges while working with children and families in Early Intervention.
• Week 4 (online): Overview of strategies for implementing capacity-building practices while working with children and families in Early Intervention.
• Week 5 (in-person): Solution-based approaches for resolving participation-based challenges while working with children and families in Early Intervention.
Course content: mini lectures, videos, readings, large and small group discussions, and reflective assignments
WHY?
• Learn tangible strategies that can be practically applied in your everyday life
• Advance science in delivery of family-centered services in Early Intervention
• Support development of evidence-based continuing education for therapists, parents, and caregivers in Early Intervention
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