Past (What I Knew Present (What I Know Now)
Before)
 Collaboration is  There are different views of
working together communication: linear,
with other interactional, and transactional
professionals and  Group problem solving is the
families finding a most fundamental component of
main goal. successful interactions.
 Any form of  Parents depend a lot on their
meeting can be a team of professionals to problem
form of solve within a good time frame.
collaboration  It’s important to discuss and
 It’s important to write down everyone’s ideas
build relationships when group problem solving
with the families because it shows everyone that
you will be their ideas are just as important
working with and eligible as your own.
 Communication is  It’s important to go through the
key to good problem-solving process
collaboration together as a team and evaluate
the solutions being implemented.
 It’s important to go through the
consultation process because it
helps you get to know the
parents and what they are
looking to get out of the
intervention.
 It’s important to learn and
understand how to work with
paraeducators and families.
Future (What I Will Do)
 I will remember to keep in mind family’s
diverse backgrounds when I practice
interventions.
 I will always keep in mind that what I am
doing is what’s best for the child.
 At the end of the day, as an
interventionist, I am there to help and
support the family and child through a
difficult time.
 It’s important to remember that everyone
involved in the consultation matters just
as much as the other person so it’s
important to not let anyone not partake.
 I will try to talk to the families in a
positive way helping them see the
positive outlook on their child and family.
 I will try to be the one to step up on my
team when we run into problems and
someone needs to be the one person to
take charge of the situation.