Parent Manual |
Editing of language and examples to be developmentally appropriate for toddlers |
Re-formatting and re-ordering strategies to increase ease of use for parents |
Development of examples and tools to support caregiver use the strategies during daily routines |
Removal of the word autism in all materials due to the young age of the children and common provisional or “at risk” diagnoses |
Provider Training |
Enhancement of training in how to effectively coach parents |
Increased attention to physiological regulation and individual sensory and motor differences in children |
Embedding principles of reflective practice at all levels of the program |
Parent Engagement Strategy Additions |
Adding content promoting therapist use of evidence-informed engagement strategies to build Alliance, Collaboration, and Empowerment (e.g., seeking and incorporating parent input, using partnership language, giving suggestions rather than directions; Haine-Schlagel, Martinez, Roesch, Bustos, & Janicki, 2016). |