5) Principle #5 - Intervention be integrated into a comprehensive Will the proposed increase in frequency or intensity or change in location be a plan that encourages transdisciplinary activities and avoids duplication of services that the child is currently receiving? unnecessary duplication of services. The plan shall be built around Is there an existing home activity program in place that you developed with the family routines, with written home activity programs to encourage parent/caregiver? family participation in therapeutic activities on a daily basis. If so, was the existing program around family routines and does it Definition of Written Home Activity Program - A written home encourage family participation in therapeutic activities on a daily basis? activity program is a document that is written in the home or place of service, with the input of the parent/caregiver during a Have the family and other members of the child’s IFSP team implemented that direct service session. It should identify developmental strategies program? to meet functional outcomes that are important to the family and that a change to the existing home activity program be more appropriate rather support the family in developing or refining their ability to facilitate than an increase in frequency/intensity or change in location? their child’s active involvement in his or her community and family. If an increase in frequency/intensity or a change in location is still required, This document should be shared with all members of the IFSP service team and the parent/caregiver. Time to create a written explain how the recommended increase or change will impact/change the home activity program with the parent/caregiver is considered to be existing home activity program that is currently in place. family training, education and support time that is billable as direct service time only. Principle #5 Written Justification: 6) Principle #6 - Intervention should be monitored periodically to Explain how you will work with this family/caregiver to monitor and make assure that the strategies implemented are successful in achieving changes to the home activity program” when needed. “written outcomes. NOTE: Please refer back to Principle #3. Principle #6 Written Justification:
5) Principle #5 - Intervention be integrated into a comprehensive plan that encourages transdisciplinary activities and avoids unnecessary duplication of services. The plan shall be built around family routines, with written home activity programs to encourage family participation in therapeutic activities on a daily basis. Definition of Written Home Activity Program - A written home activity program is a document that is written in the home or place of service, with the input of the parent/caregiver during a direct service session. It should identify developmental strategies to meet functional outcomes that are important to the family and that support the family in developing or refining their ability to facilitate their child’s active involvement in his or her community and family. This document should be shared with all members of the IFSP service team and the parent/caregiver. Time to create a written home activity program with the parent/caregiver is considered to be family training, education and support time that is billable as direct service time only. Will the proposed increase in frequency or intensity or change in location be a duplication of services that the child is currently receiving? Is there an existing home activity program in place that you developed with the parent/caregiver? If so, was the existing program around family routines and does it encourage family participation in therapeutic activities on a daily basis? Have the family and other members of the child’s IFSP team implemented that program? a change to the existing home activity program be more appropriate rather than an increase in frequency/intensity or change in location? If an increase in frequency/intensity or a change in location is still required, explain how the recommended increase or change will impact/change the existing home activity program that is currently in place. Principle #5 Written Justification: 6) Principle #6 - Intervention should be monitored periodically to assure that the strategies implemented are successful in achieving outcomes. Explain how you will work with this family/caregiver to monitor and make changes to the “written home activity program” when needed. NOTE: Please refer back to Principle #3. Principle #6 Written Justification:
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