The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of an accessible Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention package, called the Core Four. The Core Four provides simple strategies for caregivers/parents to teach their child common, foundational skills during daily routines. The four areas are: sharing attention, requesting, imitation, and taking turns. We will review the Core Four and discuss different ways of implementing these approaches in early support settings.
Presented by
Adriana Luna
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Washington
Ashley Penney
Research Scientist
University of Washington Autism Center
Presentation Slides: Supporting parents of children 0-3 after a diagnosis of autism
Age Group Addressed:
Birth to Age 3
Audience:
Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Home Visitors, Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals
Core Competency Area:
Families and Community Partnerships
Skill Level:
Fundamental
Presentation Outcomes:
The Core Four strategies address important goal areas for all early learners and learners who need additional support with social communication. Parents may be able to access these supports in groups or other formats prior to their child receiving an autism diagnosis. The Core Four strategies can be implemented in early support organizations, which are available to all children, regardless of ability to pay.
Learning Objectives:
Name each of the Core Four strategies/goal areas.
Describe rationale for each of the core four strategies as an important early learning area.
Discuss different examples of how core four strategies could be disseminated to parents.
