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Parent Power! Strategies for Successful Parent Participation Sessions (Professionals, Parents)

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1.  The format for a parent participation session is based on the work of: Jean Mankowski Madeline Hunter Stephen Faure Arlene Golding

2.  According to Kaiser and Hancock (1998), children are more successful when the following model is utilized: therapist-centered child-centered parent-demonstration parent-participation

3.  It is suggested that the teacher/therapist include a minimum of ____ strategies and techniques on the written lesson plan. 5 3 2 4

4.  It is important to do which of the following when introducing a goal for the first time: Begin the activity and then ask the parent if he/she can identify the goal. Discuss the new goal at the end of the session. There is no need to discuss the goal with the parent; only how the parent will carry-over the goal at home. Show the parent the source of the goal.

5.  Which of the following best describes the purpose of turning an activity over to the parent? The parent practices until he/she feels comfortable using the strategies. Parents know the child best. When the activity is turned over to the parent, the therapist can collect data. The parent has an opportunity to conduct informal assessment.

6.  Best practices in guiding and coaching parents suggests that therapists and educators should do which of the following: Provide parents with a copy of the lesson plan. Encourage parents to take notes about the weekly goals, strategies and techniques. Parents know their child best therefore, the professional does not need to provide information about ways to carry-over goals at home. Give the parents a blank lesson plan at the start of the session and tell them what to write on the form as you conduct the session.

7.  In general, the professional models new strategies and techniques _____times before turning the activity over to the parent. one two three four

8.  Kaiser and Hancock (2003) state that parent teaching is a good idea only... when the professional has done an assessment of the parent's learning style. after the parents have observed the professional work with the child several times. when the professional has real expertise in the intervention procedures that parents will need to learn. after the professional has participated in a formal mentoring relationship.

9.  Research conducted by Hester, Kaiser, Alpert & Whiteman, (1996) confirms that professionals working with parents need.. specific skills in coaching. coursework in counseling. information and skills in managing behavior. to have completed a formal mentoring program.

10.  Parents feel that they are (or are becoming) an "expert" on their child's learning when.. the professional suggests that intervention is no longer needed. the child prefers to work only with the parent. the professional guides the parent to discover answers to questions rather than simply providing answers to questions. the child attends a mainstream program.