The family-guided routines
intervention model (FGRBI) integrates published literature on embedded
interventions (Bricker & Woods Cripe, 1992; Bruder, 1998; Dunst,
Bruder, Trivette, Raab, & MacLean, 2001; Hanft & Pilkington,
2000; McWilliam, 1996; 2001; Woods, Kashinath & Goldstein, in
press) with the day-to-day challenges of implementing interventions
that meet the spirit of natural environments legislation.
The FGRBI model includes
the following processes.
- Introducing Natural
Environments & Welcoming the Family
Family members are just as unfamiliar with the process of natural
environments as many providers are. Sharing information with caregivers
and family members about daily routines, the early intervention
process and program expectations sets the stage for active family
participation in the program.
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- Routines based Assessment
in Natural Environments
Assessment in natural environments occurs in a variety of naturally
occurring daily routines. The process accommodates the priorities
and concerns of families by encouraging families to share information
about routines and activities most appropriate for and preferred
by the child and family.
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- Linking Assessment
to Intervention
The quality of routines-based intervention depends on the creation
of a functional and meaningful intervention plan. The child's
outcomes must reflect the skills necessary to function in the
routines and activities identified as important to the family.
The teaching and learning opportunities must be planned to correspond
to, locations, preferences and interests of the child, not the
interventionist and must involve adults in the child’s life.
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- Involving Caregivers
in Teaching and Learning
The basic premise of natural environments is involving the caregiver
in the teaching and learning process with the child. It is crucial
to identify ways to share information with diverse caregivers
about various teaching strategies in ways that match their learning
styles.
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- Monitoring Progress
The effectiveness of the model needs to be assessed continuously
and with each family. Information should be gathered from a variety
of sources and family and child outcomes must be reviewed consistently
to ensure the priorities continue to reflect child and family
concerns.
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- Family Stories
Click below to meet families involved in previous research on
Natural Environments and see examples of intervention planning
and data collection forms.
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