Brief Biography
Erin E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. She teaches courses in Early Childhood Special Education on evidence-based assessment and intervention practices for young children with disabilities and their families and single case research design. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children and families in homes, schools, and clinics. She directs research projects related to evidence–based practices for young children and professional development systems. Dr. Barton serves on several editorial boards and is an active scholar with over 50 publications in major journals, multiple chapters, and two textbooks related to evidence-based practices for young children with autism and preschool inclusion, respectively.
Highest Degree of Presenter(s)
PhD
Presentation Abstract
The purpose of this session is to demonstrate the use of specific evidence-based family coaching strategies with a focus on supporting nurturing and responsive relationships. The presenter will introduce specific coaching strategies (e.g., performance-based feedback, video modeling, providing opportunities for practice), describe how and when to use the coaching strategy with families, and present several examples for using each coaching strategy with families. Participants will have opportunities to practice and plan for using the family coaching techniques.
Recommended Citation
Barton, Erin Elizabeth, "Coaching Families: A Focus on Nurturing and Responsive Relationships" (2015). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 77.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2015/2015/77
Coaching Families: A Focus on Nurturing and Responsive Relationships
The purpose of this session is to demonstrate the use of specific evidence-based family coaching strategies with a focus on supporting nurturing and responsive relationships. The presenter will introduce specific coaching strategies (e.g., performance-based feedback, video modeling, providing opportunities for practice), describe how and when to use the coaching strategy with families, and present several examples for using each coaching strategy with families. Participants will have opportunities to practice and plan for using the family coaching techniques.
