2. Family-Centered Approach Treat families with dignity and respect Provide choices that address their priorities and concerns Provide support that empowers Enhance competency and confidence

3. All Modules: HOT DOCS © Special Play A way to play with a child to –Improve relationships –Develop routines –Problem-solve challenging behaviors –Teach new skills –Prepare the child for other environments Special play activities reinforce Module lessons –Bubbles: Development –Reading: Routines –Art: Behavior Communicates –Fun-Doh: Preventions –Play Ball: New Skills and Responses

4. Module 1: Early Development The Brain –Biology –Early Relationships Developmental Milestones –Typical development –Delayed development –Different development

5. State what to do instead of what not to do. Use developmentally appropriate language. Clearly and simply state expectations. Have developmentally appropriate expectations. HOT DOCS © Parenting Tips Module 1: Use Positive Words

6. Module 2: Routines, Rituals, & Development What is a routine? Is the routine working for your whole family/class? What are the three most difficult routines? How often is the child accommodated? If it were all better how would you like that routine to look? Are the routines preparing the child for the future (preschool)?

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8. Module 3: Behavior & Development Behavior Basics Modeling Strengthening & Weakening Behaviors Problem Solving Behavior (ABC) Understanding Behavior Functions –To Get/To Get Out Of HOT DOCS © Chart

9. HOT DOCS© Parenting Tip Use a Calm Voice Teach calm voice by using a calm voice Avoid reinforcing whining, crying, screaming, etc. You can be firm and calm –First, say “I don’t understand you,” –Then, say “Use your calm voice.”

10. Module 4: Preventions Guide Development Defining Preventions Toning Down Triggers Improving Transitions Preparing Children with good routines Specific Preventions

11. Prompt: Following Directions Help a child to be successful by prompting (reminding) appropriate behavior:  Encourage independence  Teach your child to follow through  Consistently reinforce rules

12. Module 5: Developing New Skills Teach alternatives to problem behavior Employ natural learning opportunities How to teach new skills via task analysis –Using parenting tips Teach parents specific responses to child behavior (including proper use of time out)

13. Teaching Turn- Taking Practice during play routines Teach child to take turns with you Use visuals to prompt Use timers to signal Praise, or Validate and Redirect

14. Prompting Communication Key Phrases What do you want? Show me! Use your words. Visual Supports Objects, photos, pictures, text

15. Module 6: Reduce your Stress the HOT DOCS © Way Recognizing that parents need support, too –Maternal depression –Single parent homes –Substance abuse –Adolescent parents –Failure to thrive infants –Children with delays, disabilities, health care needs –Children with challenging behavior