FALL 2019 VOLUME 23 ISSUE 3
The PCCD Your Child - Your Family - Our Mission 32 Osgood Street Andover, MA 01810
439 S. Union Street, Building 1 Suite 110 Lawrence, MA 01843
THE ABC’s OF A SUCCESSFUL HOME VISIT A - Ask questions or for help if needed B - Be involved in the visit C - Continue to advocate for your child D - Demonstrate learning opportunities in every day activities E - Expectations are limitless F - Fun filled home visits are the best G - Gain knowledge of how to help your child
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Home visits… not always at home Inventing games and activities to work on goals Join in the activity and get the family involved Keep the distractions down – turn off TV, computer and phone Looking for positives in even the smallest accomplishment Motivation helps little learners Navigate state services and resources with help from staff Overcoming challenges in your baby’s development Play, Play, Play – that is how children learn Quality follow through – the family will do most of the work Reinvent play activities with the child’s existing toys Safe space to explore new ideas
T - Talk through joys and challenges U - Understanding transitions V - Value parent’s opinion & input W - Wash hands and toys X - X marks the spot - designate an area for the home visit
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You are the expert Zero judgment
In photos: Alexis Latsey, BSN, RN, working with Alan and brother Alvin helping.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3 Early Intervention & RCP 4 Toddler Groups 5 Preschool 6 Day School www.theprofessionalcenter.org Andover 978.475.3806 Lawrence 978.688.5070