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Enhancing Telepractice for Routines-Based Home Visits: A Guide for Practitioners

Enhancing Telepractice for Routines-Based Home Visits: A Guide for Practitioners

As a practitioner dedicated to improving child outcomes, it is crucial to stay updated with the latest research and methodologies. One such innovative approach is the implementation of Routines-Based Home Visits (RBHVs) via telepractice. The research article "Supporting Families from a Distance: Implementing Routines-Based Home Visits via Telepractice" by Hinton et al. (2023) provides valuable insights into this method. This blog aims to distill key findings from the study and offer practical advice for enhancing your telepractice skills.

Understanding Routines-Based Home Visits (RBHVs)

RBHVs are a cornerstone of early intervention (EI) services, designed to improve the quality of life for families and achieve positive outcomes for children with disabilities. The Routines-Based Model emphasizes family-mediated interventions, where caregivers are empowered to create learning opportunities within their daily routines.

Why Telepractice?

Telepractice allows for the delivery of therapeutic services through internet-based technologies. This modality has proven especially useful during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a flexible and accessible means of service delivery.

Implementing Tele-Routines-Based Home Visits (T-RBHVs)

To effectively implement T-RBHVs, practitioners should follow these steps:

Challenges and Solutions

While telepractice offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges such as technological accessibility and the need for rigorous testing of telepractice tools. Practitioners should aim to use well-tested technologies and provide training for both themselves and the families they serve.

Building Fidelity of T-RBHV Implementation

Fidelity checks are essential for ensuring that T-RBHVs are implemented as designed. Tools like the Routines-Based Home Visit Checklist and the Routines-Based Telepractice Visit Checklist can be used to gather fidelity data and provide performance-based feedback.

Recommendations

For effective T-RBHVs, consider the following:

Telepractice in EI offers a promising avenue for overcoming barriers in service delivery. By incorporating these strategies, practitioners can enhance their telepractice skills and achieve better outcomes for the children and families they serve.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Supporting Families from a Distance: Implementing Routines-Based Home Visits via Telepractice.


Citation: Hinton, V., AkemoÄŸlu, Y., Tomeny, K., & McWilliam, R. A. (2023). Supporting Families from a Distance: Implementing Routines-Based Home Visits via Telepractice. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-023-01464-0
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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