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learning. Pletcher and Younggren (2013) outline the five key
foundations of early intervention, including family-centered and
relationship-based practices, natural environments, child learning,
adult learning, and quality team practices. These concepts echo the
practices described in the white paper entitled Family-Centered
Practices for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments (Hatton
et al., 2003). Family-centered philosophy is put into practice through
study of the Agreed Upon Practices for Providing Early Intervention
Services in a Natural Environment (Workgroup on Principles and
Practices in Natural Environments, 2008). This document provides
a foundation for understanding what home-based intervention
should look like when aligned to family-centered practices including
a) building trust and rapport, b) session planning with parents, c)
implementation of the plan alongside parents d) reflection and
adaptation with parents during the implementation, and e) reflection
and adaptation with parents after the implementation.
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