In How to Communicate Effectively about Early Relational Health, the Center for the Study of Social Policy outlines how to effectively discuss the critical developmental importance of positive emotional connections between babies/toddlers and their parents/caregivers. In addition to abundant suggestions for further reading on a wide variety of subtopics, this resource offers tips on how to talk about early relational health with families, healthcare providers, family support providers, administrators, and policymakers. It’s very detailed and, though lengthy, a pretty easy read with an abundance of beautiful pictures. Certainly, it’s something you’ll want to have in your digital library!
The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, click here.
This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:
- Core Knowledge (CK):
- CK2: The role of primary social and emotional relationships as the foundation for early learning.
- Identification and Referral (IR):
- IR1 (EIS): Knows strategies that support parents/caregivers in identifying and articulating their concerns about their infant/toddler’s development and needs.
- Individualized Family Service Plan Development and Review (IFSP-i):
- IFSP-i2 (EIS): Understands the individual nature of child learning styles and the importance of adapting intervention strategies.