Getting to Know Tiara and her Family

 

Tiara is a delightful, 18 month old little girl who lives with her young parents, Carla and Chris, and her older brother, C.C. When she was just a few months old, she experienced an episode of extended apnea (suspended breathing). She was diagnosed with encephalopathy and seizure disorder. Tiara recently has begun to sit independently for brief periods and to crawl short distances. Sitting allows her to play more games with C.C, and crawling gives her the opportunity to explore the family's new home. Tiara spends her days at home with her dad, while mom works and C.C. attends a local pre-school program. Tiara has many opportunities to interact with grandparents, neighbors, cousins, friends, or home visitors who visit on a daily basis.

 

 

 

 

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The above information was summarized in a writen format for Tiara's family. Home visitors practiced the intervention strategies with the family,
and the following document served as a written reminder for the family to implement when family, friends, and others visit their home.

What? Tiara's Meetings and Greetings What do we want her to do? Follow your point to company Look, smile, vocalize Wave How? Take Tiara with you to answer the door. Ask her, "Who's Here?" Watch for a response. Open door, and greet visitor. Point to direct Tiara's attention to visitor, if she's not looking. Wave, and say, "Hello." What? Tiara's Meetings and Greetings What do we want her to do? Follow your point to company Look, smile, vocalize Wave How? Take Tiara with you to answer the door. Ask her, "Who's Here?" Watch for a response. Open door, and greet visitor. Point to direct Tiara's attention to visitor, if she's not looking. Wave, and say, "Hello." Help Tiara wave. Hug her and smile at her response. When? When CC comes home When Grandma or Grandpa comes by When friends and family stop in When mom gets home When home visitors come Tiara's Cool!