DUE DATE: JANUARY 15 

Answer the following discussion questions  post include at least  2-3 paragraphs for each post.  Please make sure to include a reference in your initial response that is cited at the end of your posting and to cite within the narrative as well.  

Posting # 1

• Discuss what you feel are the is most important component of an early intervention program and the benefits and challenges of developing and implementing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Please make sure to include a reference in your initial response that is cited at the end of your posting and to cite within the narrative as well. 

Posting # 2

Discuss the role of the interventionist in family-centered practice and identify some of the recommended practices for gathering and sharing information with families. Please make sure to include a reference to support your initial posting and to cite the reference within the narrative and to list it at the end of your posting. 

 

Posting # 3

• What of the following do you believe is the most influential factor in the implementation of a particular home visiting program and why?
  • Infant and family characteristics
  • Needs and preferences
  • Purpose and philosophy of early intervention,
  • Use of activities or strategies  
  • Personnel involved?
  • Please make sure to include a reference to support your initial posting and to cite the reference within the narrative and to list it at the end of your posting. 

 

Posting #4

• Identify and discuss at least 3 specific caregiver-child communication behaviors that support communication development. Which do you believe to be the most influential and why?
• Please make sure to include a reference to support your initial posting and to cite the reference within the narrative and to list it at the end of your posting.