Jennifer Teykaerts

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Location

Sacramento, CA

What type of agency do you work for?

Other

With which Regional Center catchment area are you associated?

Alta California

What is your primary professional role in Early Start?

Training/Technical Assistance Provider

Are you a parent or family member of a child with special needs?

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Playtime with Dad May Improve Self-Control

This week on the Blog, we’re talking about an article from the University of Cambridge titled “Playtime with Dad may improve children’s self-control.” The article summarizes a 2020 research study reviewing the ways fathers play with their kids, and…

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Playtime with Dad may improve children’s self-control

This article from the University of Cambridge summarizes a 2020 research study reviewing the ways fathers play with their kids, and the impact of father-child play on a young child’s development. The findings suggest that the type of play that…

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Ages and Stages of Development from CDE

The California Department of Education’s Early Learning and Care Division developed a family-friendly resource aimed at parents who seek to better understand and support their child at any developmental stage. Ages and Stages of Development…

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Ages and Stages of Development from CDE

Ages and Stages of Development from the California Department of Education (CDE) describes the various major developmental stages from birth through age 14 in terms of what children are like and what they need at each stage. Parents are offered tips…

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Developmental Stages of Social Emotional Development in Children

This academic article gives an overview of social-emotional developmental milestones in early childhood with the goal of helping professionals identify issues with a child’s social-emotional development as early as possible. In this resource, you’ll…

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Developmental Stages of Social Emotional Development in Children

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News from the CDC: Updated Developmental Milestones

In collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revised their developmental milestone checklists for the first time since the originals were published in 2004. From the AAP…

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CDC Developmental Milestones Checklists (Rev. 2022)

In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a set of early childhood developmental milestones to help parents "learn about their child’s developmental milestones and support their children’s development" (source). The…

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How Racism Can Affect Child Development (Infographic)

Today on the Blog, we’re highlighting an infographic on the impact of racism on child development from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This infographic illustrates the effects of racism on the developing brains and bodies…

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Infographic: How Racism Can Affect Child Development

Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child has developed an infographic describing the research findings on the negative impacts of racism on the developing brains and bodies of young children. Download the infographic and learn more…

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Reflection: The First Step for Addressing Bias in Infant and Toddler Programs

This time on the Blog, we’re highlighting a resource from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) that supports early intervention and early education professionals in cultivating anti-bias settings and experiences for…

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Reflection: The First Step for Addressing Bias in Infant and Toddler Programs

Reflection: The First Step for Addressing Bias in Infant and Toddler Programs notes that being aware of our own beliefs and biases is the key first step in an anti-bias approach to working with young children and their families. The article goes on…

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Unilateral Hearing Loss: Tips for Parents

This week on the blog, we’re highlighting a resource for parents of infants with unilateral hearing loss, meaning that hearing loss has been identified in one ear. This resource briefly describes some of the unique hearing and language needs of…

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Unilateral Hearing Loss: Tips for Parents

This article from Hands & Voices describes some of the unique hearing and language needs of babies with unilateral hearing loss, as well as strategies for supporting an infant to attend to sounds and voices and tips for supporting overall…

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Training Schedule: Fall 2021

Fall Session: September 13 to November 19, 2021
Registration opened on August 2, 2021 and closes on September 3, 2021.
Courses offered:

Foundations: Understanding Systems, Processes, and Practices
Foundations: Working Through the IFSP Process
Skill…

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ACEs and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked Questions

The Harvard University Center on the Developing Child has created a handy infographic for parents and professionals alike to explain the basics of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACES and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked Questions describes how…

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What's Challenging?

What's challenging for you about providing services in the natural environment to families who are monolingual? Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Meeting the needs of Mixtec families Finding translators (Atto, Bajo) Scheduling in working families Limited providers who speak other languages Multi-ethnicity trust building Immigration – fewer referrals, difficulty getting into homes for intakes and visits Understanding cultural…

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What's Working Now?

Tell us below what's working well for you regarding providing services in the natural environment to families who are monolingual. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Scheduling Mixtec assessments with Salud clinic or medical clinics Language line for initial/on-going phone contact Flexibility Materials are now available in various languages (websites, brochures, etc.) Matching home visitors Cultural activities Partnership…

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What's Challenging?

What's challenging about coaching and transdisciplinary teamwork when providing services in the natural environment? Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Engaging the parent with teachers and therapist – parents can get creative Buy in from parent and vendor providers having the same practice/philosophy Cultural sensitivity Getting parents to practice what has been modeled or coached is difficult Cross-vendor communication…

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What's Working Now?

Tell us below what's working well for you about coaching and transdisciplinary teamwork when providing services in the natural environment. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Parent engagement with teachers and therapist Using what is available in home (get creative) Transdisciplinary team supports families on objectives/parent involvement/being with them rather than doing Modeling to parents Working with siblings Developing…

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What's Challenging?

What's challenging about providing Routines-Based Intervention (RBI) in diverse settings and contexts? Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Lack of parental understanding of what interventions should look like Finding the right environment (setting) Limited time of service provider to gather data No buy-in from providers “Bagless” visit Alternative settings may not be available in very rural/remote settings Increasing use of…

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What's Working Now?

Tell us below what's working well for you around providing Routines-Based Intervention (RBI) in diverse settings and contexts. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Generalization of skills - making outcomes functional Familiarization with community Getting families out in the environment Meeting in libraries Monthly outings – getting families comfortable Scheduled playgroup “Bagless” visits Writing outcomes that incorporate…

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What's Working Now?

Tell us below what's working well about costs and/or savings of providing services in the natural environment. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Teamwork Low rent Providing services to remote areas Home environment is safer for medically fragile children More consistency Using what’s at home or natural environment (ex: slide or swing at the park) Getting a snapshot of family and environment during initial visits Meeting the…

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What's Challenging?

What's challenging about costs and/or savings of providing services in the natural environment? Tell us below in the comments. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Distance, time, expense Limited number of children seen with long distance/travel time Lack of providers in remote areas Shared housing: co-families may not want services in the home No-shows = no reimbursement Poor safety in some areas Mileage isn’t covered…

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What's Challenging?

What's challenging about providing (or receiving) insurance-funded services in natural environments? Tell us below in the comments. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Availability of providers, huge waiting list Understanding process for families/navigation of systems Lack of consistency Holding medical insurances accountable for providing services Not in natural environment Intervention focused on medical model – asking…

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What's Working Now?

Tell us below what's working well for you regarding providing (or receiving) insurance-funded services in natural environments. Here's what some professionals had to say at the ESPS 2018 world cafe session on natural environments: Collaboration between agency and insurance More hours available More support, better guidance Informing parents to request independent medical review; contact Dept of Managed Care and Dept of Insurance Providers start to become familiar with our kiddos Teachers can…

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