Presenter:

Robin McWilliam, Ph.D., Professor, University of Alabama; Department Chair, Special Education and Multiple Abilities; Director, Evidence-Based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
Cami Stevenson, Assistant Administrator, Multnomah Early Childhood Program, University of Alabama; Research Associate, Evidence-Based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)

Focus:

Understanding that a path to helping children is to help their families, we need to figure out what families need. This session will present the concept of talking to families about their daily routines with their children, as a needs assessment method. We introduce the idea of a routines-based conversation, which is similar to but less involved than the evidence-based Routines-Based Interview. Participants will have a guide to help them have these conversations with families.

Session Materials:

Session Presentation - Assessing the Needs of Families of Children With Special Needs
Session Presentation (notes) - Assessing the Needs of Families of Children With Special Needs

Professional Development Presentation Video: