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Parent Perspectives of Parent Education Programs

In this chapter excerpt, read about the importance of involving parents in the rehabilitation process for their child with a disability and learn how parent education programs are beneficial both the parent and the child. Read More

The Parent’s Role in Developing Children’s Comprehension

This chapter explores several aspects of parental support for comprehension in prereaders by intertwining child language and literacy development with research. Read More

Developmental Progression of Skills: Fine Motor Skills

Excerpted from Early Intervention Every Day!, this chapter presents milestones in the area of fine motor skills and ways for providers to coach caregivers to facilitate the skill’s development in daily routines and activities. Read More

Getting to Know the Family

This brief excerpt explains why it's useful for professionals to gather information on the families they serve, including details about family composition, culture/language, and customs. Read More

The Special Needs Planning Timeline

In these first introductory pages to The Special Needs Planning Guide, read about financial planning as well as the key stages of special needs planning. Developed by two financial planning experts, this one-of-a-kind book is a must-have for parents and caregivers. Read More

Toilet Training: Elimination Record

This chart from Steps to Independence, Fourth Edition is a helpful tool for toilet training. Read More

PICCOLO: 29 Things Parents Do That Predict School Readiness

This one-sheet is a list of 29 things parents do with their young children, ages 10-47 months, that predict certain outcomes when children are old enough to start kindergarten. Read More

PICCOLO Technical Report

This technical report provides information on the development and psychometric properties of the observational measure Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO). Read More