Caregiver Coaching in EI Flashcards
1
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what does research say about coaching?
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- increases generalization
- easy way to increase intensity of tx
- caregivers learn better through coaching vs. traditional instruction
- many caregivers are unfamiliar with coaching, assume that the professional should and will take over
2
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general coaching tips
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- listen mindfully and empathetically
- adjust your approach based on what works for the individual
- clearly explain how they can be successful in terms they can understand
3
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key features of caregiver coaching
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- active practice
- feedback
- consistent with principles of adult learning
- directive and nondirective
- focuses on IFSP goals
- solution focused
- performance based
- encourages reflection
- collaborative learning experience
4
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active practice
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spontaneous or planned events in real-life situations that provide opportunities to practice, refine, analyze new or learned skills
5
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feedback
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- based on direct observatoins of the coaches, information provided by the coaches
- coach shares information, knowledge, skills
6
Q
consistent with principles of adult learning
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- practice using strategy in a specific context
- learn how to generalize to other contexts
7
Q
directive and nondirective
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mix of allowing the coachee to learn through self-discovery and direct modeling and instruction
8
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performed based
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- measured by growth, development, learning over time
- coaches has to actively participate
9
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responsive coaching statement: follow something that the caregiver says to does, including
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- praise
- constructive criticism
- reflective descriptions
- process comments
10
Q
example of praise
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“great label!”
11
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example of constructive criticism
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“oops, that was a question”
12
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example of reflective description
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“that was an expansion”
13
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process comments
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- connecting something the child did or said to how the parent responded
- ex: “he pointed at the cup and you said ‘cup’”
