Reviews
Naomi Younggren, Ph.D., Technical Assistant Consultant, Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA)Center - August 20, 2021
"The Art and Practice of Home Visiting, Second Edition is like a cookbook of timely topics with strategies for current and future home visiting practitioners to review, revisit, and reflect upon. Readers can easily visit and revisit topics of immediate need and interest to gain insight, study authentic examples, and learn about related resources. The book includes a valuable glimpse into the groundbreaking work of earlier home visiting pioneers and their foundational commitment to respecting families. Fast forward to today, the science of home visiting is increasingly dynamic and nuanced with multifaceted types of home visiting programs and services, including those delivered via technology. Yet, the commitment to truly valuing families has stood the test of time and is bedrock to the contents of this book."
Cami Stevenson, MS, Multnomah Early Childhood Program - August 19, 2021
"The Art and Practice of Home Visiting, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for professionals who conduct home visits with children and families with special needs. Many therapeutic disciplines (SLP, OT, PT) are educated for clinic‐based therapy where the professional works one‐on‐one with the client. The practical how‐to guide provides home visit providers information missing from the preservice training and education of those in the rehabilitation field. This paperback contains strategies for the first home visit, family/professional relationship‐building, and self‐care for the professional. Also included are descriptions of the wide range of challenges some families face and suggestions of the interventionist's roles. Some general intervention strategies are shared as a starting point for common challenges such as sleep or self‐stimulating behaviors. The Art and Practice of Home Visiting, Second Edition would be a tremendous resource to many agencies conducting home visits such as school districts, public health departments, etc. This edition could be a resource for a book club, a college textbook, and professional development learning using anecdotes, learning outcomes, and read‐reflect‐discuss prompts. The book is generous with tables, appendixes, and other resources for the home visiting professional."