Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
 
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Home Visiting - Working with Families with Cognitive Impairments
This course equips home visitors with the necessary skills to effectively support parents with cognitive limitations in meeting the needs of their young children. Participants will explore the impact of their values and beliefs on parental success, understand cognitive limitations from a functional perspective, and identify the specific needs of parents with cognitive impairments. Through a structured module comprising sections on Introduction, Cognitive Limitations and Executive Functioning, Engagement Strategies, Effective Techniques, and Support Network Development, participants will learn to employ strategies and techniques that enhance engagement and facilitate valuable service delivery for families facing cognitive challenges. Upon completion, home visitors will be adept at recognizing, understanding, and addressing the unique needs of parents with cognitive limitations, thereby promoting positive outcomes for both parents and children.
Objectives (appears on the evaluation form):
Recognize how their values and beliefs impact the success of parents who have cognitive limitations
Be able to describe cognitive limitations from a functional perspective
Gain knowledge of the needs of parents with cognitive limitations
Utilize strategies and techniques to increase engagement and valuable service delivery for parents with cognitive limitations
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Schedule(s):
DateStart TimeEnd TimeTitleLocationAddressRoomInstructor
09/02/2024   OnlineOnline, CT 
 
Ashley McAuliffe View Bio