Beginning of Visit and Joint Planning
At the beginning of the visit, you and your provider will talk about what you tried with your child since the last visit, including what did and didn't work. Tell your provider about anything new since the last visit. Talk about what you want to focus on during today's visit.
Observation
After the joint planning, your provider joins in on what you and your child are already doing when he or she arrives, or you may begin an activity you have to focus on during this visit. Your provider observes you and your child play and interact during your daily routines and activities, shows you a strategy to use, and then asks you to try it.
Action
Your provider helps you practice new ways to help your child meet their goals, and you talk about how to include the strategies in your daily routines. Between visits, you can put those strategies into action.
Reflection
You and your provider discuss the activities and strategies practiced during the visit. covering what went well, what didn't, and what you can do the next time.
Feedback
Your provider shares information with you and helps you figure out what strategies will best help your child meet their goals.
End of Visit
At the end of the visit, you and your provider create a plan of what you want to try with your child between visits and schedule your next visit. Visits can be scheduled in your home or other community locations.
Revised August 22, 2023