OC TH 6500 - Family Perspectives on Early Intervention

This course will address clinical issues in Early Intervention from the parent's point of view. Students will participate as observers, interviewers and confidential reporters in a variety of family activities relating to the development of the child with special needs, including visits to medical settings, family routing and celebration activities, community outings with the family, early intervention assessments, IFSP meetings, treatment and educational activities. Each student will have continuing contact with at least two families during the course period. Practice activities will include family level interviews, assessments and intervention planning within family routine activities. Class sessions will provide theoretical and practical instruction, and opportunities to discuss and process experiences with families. Transportation will be needed to attend some of the lab and class sessions.