Transcript Graduate Students in Early Intervention: Learning How to

Jane Freutel, Ed.D., LSLS Cert AVT
Assistant Director,
Mount Saint Mary’s University/John Tracy Clinic
DHH Graduate Program
Los Angeles CA
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Professional Development Model
Since 1942
Master’s Degree
CA DHH Teaching Credential
Federal Grant for Tuition
11 months onsite
2 yr Program for Distance Learners (online
with 2 summer residencies)
Listening and Spoken Language Approach
High Demand for Graduates
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Listening and Spoken Language
Parent Support and Education
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Support for Diversity
Professional Development
Distance Learning
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Professional as the Expert
Parent Turns Child Over to the Experts
Professionals Provide Direct Services
Absent Parents
”Homework”
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OUTCOMES: Limited Success
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Professional as “Support Provider”
Support for ALL Family Members
Natural Learning Environments not
“therapy”
OUTCOMES: Improved family and child
outcomes
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Denial
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Empathizing
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Anxiety
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Non-Judgmental
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Guilt
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Unconditional
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Depression
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Feelings-Focused
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Anger
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Fear
Kübler-Ross, 1969
Moses, 2007
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Collaborating
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Performance-Based
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Context-Driven
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Reflective
Luterman, 2008
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Reciprocal
McGinnis, 2010
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Initiation
Observation
Action
Reflections
Evaluation
Continuation
Resolution
planning, expectations
listening, learning
demonstrations
questions, active listening
review with parent
mutual decision, new plans
goals are met, parents
generate new goals on their
own
Rush, Shelden, & Dunn, 2011
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ompetent
pen-minded
daptable
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onest
Kübler-Ross, E. (1969). On death and dying. New York: Macmillan.
Luterman, D. (2008). Counseling persons with communication disorders
and their families. (5th Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
 McGinnis, M. D. (2010). A support provider’s goals. In E. A. Rhoades &
J. Duncan (Eds.) Auditory-Verbal Practice: Toward a Familycentered Approach (pp. 349-377). Springfield, Illinois: Charles C.
Thomas Publisher, Inc.
 Moses, K. (2007, October 22). Lost dreams-New beginnings.
Presentation for Austinisd at Round Rock Performing Arts Center,
Round Rock, TX
 Rush, D., Shelden, M., & Dunn, W. (2011). The early childhood coaching
handbook. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
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Suggested readings:
Fadiman, A. (1998). The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. New York: Farrar,
Straus, & Giroux.
Lynch, E.W. & Hanson, M.J. (2011). Developing cross-cultural competence. (4th
ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Seligman, M., & Darling, R. B. (2007). Ordinary Families, Special Children. (3rd
ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.