Welcome to the podcast for Early Interventionists. My name is Erika Bowen and I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Minnesota servicing children with disabilities and their families from birth to age 3. Listen to stories of visits and practices from the field. Join me in my reflection as I work to empower caregivers to help their children learn and grow through everyday learning opportunities. Hear how I bring research on the road; how I struggle, succeed and find humor in it all!
Rainbows & Rain: early intervention stories, reflection, coaching
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Welcome to the podcast for Early Interventionists. My name is Erika Bowen and I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Minnesota servicing children with disabilities and their families from birth to age 3. Listen to stories of visits and practices from the field. Join me in my reflection as I work to empower caregivers to help their children learn and grow through everyday learning opportunities. Hear how I bring research on the road; how I struggle, succeed and find humor in it all!
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Recent Episodes
February 12, 2024
Am I Coaching? [Part II: Observation, Discussion & Problem Solving]
<p>As promised here is the handout <a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVwRT4Hir2nVWqpFUg2XlA5zXqlVycpK/view?usp=drive_link'>"Delayed Response"</a> I reference in my story when I was observing an incidental caregiver/child interaction. In this episode I go through these these reflective statements regarding Observation, Discussion and Problem Solving:</p> <p>*I initiate a discussion about the family's priorities, needs and plans for the visit.</p> <p>*I have reflective conversations to help the caregivers think through what they know, have already tried or want to change. </p> <p>*I observe caregiver-child interactions and family routines and activities whenever I can.</p> <p>*I begin by specifically defining the problem. </p> <p>*I collaborate with the caregiver to solve the problem by bouncing ideas back and forth. </p> <p>*I problem-solve with the caregiver in the moment while observing a routine, activity or interaction. </p> <p>*After problem solving, I let the caregiver decide which strategy to try with the child. </p>
December 4, 2023
Am I Coaching? [Part I: Practice]
<p>Self Reflection: "Am I coaching," when it comes to the coaching characteristic of practice?</p> <p>Listen as I take on the following self reflective questions that may get you thinking on your own interactions with families and how to continue to grow.</p> <ol><li>I convey the idea to the caregiver that each intervention visit is a practice session for the child and caregiver.</li> <li>I use modeling as a teaching tool to help the caregiver learn to use the strategy. </li> <li>When I model with their child I shift the interaction back to the caregiver so the caregiver can practice and feel successful. </li> <li>I help the caregiver practice during routines and activities that re natural to them and in real time. </li> <li>I coach the caregiver from the sidelines and fade my support over time so they feel joy in their accomplishments that they can do this without me. </li> <li>I do my best to be patient and celebrate practice whenever it happens. </li> </ol><p><a href='https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/All-Things-Early-Intervention-8565'>All Things Early Intervention</a> TPT store resources for anyone working in EI!</p> <p><a href='https://products.brookespublishing.com/Pause-and-Reflect-P1251.aspx'>Pause & Reflect by Dana Childress</a></p>
November 13, 2023
Our Words Matter
<p>An IFSP meeting like I've never had before and will never forget. Do you know what's been said to families before you enter their lives? Hear what this mother was told after the diagnosis of Pader Willi Syndrome was confirmed after her son's birth. It finally came out while discussing the goal for the IFSP. It became very apparent that this mother did not know she could even want things for her son because of what "the doctor said."</p> <p><a href='https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/All-Things-Early-Intervention-8565'>All Things Early Intervention</a></p>
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