Activity Guide for Professionals: Setting Language in Motion

Overview

Activities

General ways to Use Setting Language in Motion (PDF)

Activity 1: Use the ASL version of Setting Language in Motion with families to enhance learning of ASL.
Activity 2: Compile a notebook containing all handouts provided through Setting Language In Motion.
Activity 3: Use Setting Language in Motion to stimulate learning during tele-intervention sessions.
Activity 4: Use Setting Language in Motion as a resource during support groups for families.
Activity 5: Utilize the Spanish version of Setting Language in Motion during 1-1 intervention, tele-intervention, or suport group sessions with Spanish speaking families.
Activity 6: Have family members view and reflect on the various family experiences/stories throughout Setting Language in Motion.
Activity 7: Videotape family members disucssing important aspects of their journey related to the Setting Language in Motion topics.
Activity 8: Use the Teach-back* method to support family understanding of the various topics covered throughout Setting Language in Motion.
Activity 9: Have families think about identified topics (see activity) discussed in Setting Language in Motion.
Activity 10: Utilize the local library to support family access to Setting Language in Motion.
Activity 11: Use Setting Language in Motion to support professional development for service providers new to early intervention, students in graduate training programs, and allied professionals.