Growing: Birth to Three
1999 Revised Edition

Development Guides, Master Forms and Nurturing Journals now available in Spanish (view example)

CD of some materials now available. more information

Introduction Focus is on Parent and Child Interaction Description of each part
TO ORDER Chart: Process of Ecological Intervention

Piecing It All Together (revised)
presents the research and literature foundation and describes the materials in Growing: Birth to Three

Building & Sustaining Relationships (formerly Interactive Grow Pack) 
o provides techniques for supporting mutually satisfying interactions between parents and children 
o offers strategies for enhancing communication between interventionist and caregivers, with examples illustrating the use of these strategies 

Development Guide (formerly Ecological Planner)

 
o includes a Developmental Observation Guide of skills and functional behaviors children often display between birth and 36 months; this Guide can help you engage in ongoing discussions of development, provide developmental guidance by exploring parental feelings and supporting next steps in   development 


Master Forms Packet (revised)
o provides reproducible forms for gathering essential family information and documenting child and family changes 
o includes forms for recording information gathered during conversations and observations, developing a family generated service plan, and daily routine planning forms which can be used to individualize intervention planning

Directions for Use
gives directions for use of the materials 

Interactions and 
Daily Routines Books view exampe
o set of four books contains activities correlated with the Developmental Observation Guide and offers suggestions for interactive and daily routines to support child and family goals 
o provides activities designed to serve as a “creative nudge” for the provider and planning sheets which offer a format for individualizing the activities with each family  

Nurturing Journals
 
view example
see spanish example
o designed for use by parents or primary caregivers, the two journals pose open-ended questions and statements to guide reflections on parenting 
o promotes parental self discovery, confidence in the parenting role, and expression of feelings and concerns


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