Project ImPACT
What is Project ImPACT?
It is a parent mediated intervention for young children with ASD and related social communication delays
PI follows the ACE's model to collaborate with parents, what does ACE stand for?
Alliance, Collaboration, Empowerment
When following Stars protocol, what is the first thing we need to confirm with parents upon starting the first session.
When are reports due?
30 Days prior to completing the 12-week program
Is PI DTT or NDBI?
NDBI-Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention
What are two steeps to setting goals?
1.Start by providing a description of the specific skills targeted in Project ImPACT: Communication, Imitation, Play, Social Engagement.
2.Gather information on the child’s skill: Review the Intake Form and Getting Started Form
3.Have the parent complete the Social Communication Checklist (SCC) parent version, while the parent completes the SCC, the therapist interacts with the child.
4.Have the parent play with the child for a few minutes. While the parent plays with the child, the therapists observe and complete the SCC coach version.
5.Once the SCC is completed you can start developing the goals for the consumer.
Name two resources that will support you during PI sessions?
Guilford Press Videos
Live Binder
Session Guideline
When should the Practice Plan be completed?
In the last 30 minutes
What are the four skills taught in Project ImPACT?
Social Engagement
Communication
Imitation
Play
What does SCC stand for?
Social Communication Checklist
How many weeks are provided in each PI contract?
12 Weeks
How many PI sessions are allowed per week?
2 assigned sessions and 1 MU- no more than 3 sessions in a week
The following elements are from which strategy?
Make sure your child is motivated
Use clear prompts
Give more support with new skills and less support over time
Teach New Skills-Prompts and Rewards
Which goals are identify first, Long term or short term?
Long Term
In relation to the STARS protocol and emailing the PI Parent Manual, what are the steps for emailing the family from our work email?
1. you need to cc info@starstherapyservices.com in the email thread with your families, make sure you always "reply all" in the thread so info@starstherapyservices.com so both the team and the parents get each email
2. ideally we will use the same email that we send the consent form to
3. the email thread is for homework only, all families are still required to conduct scheduling needs and cancellations through the office number, please be sure to confirm this with your families
4. you would attach the pdf version below for the parent manual DO NOT send the Google Drive link as families would not be able to access this
Who completes the SCC?
The parent and the coach
What does the acronym F.A.C.T.S stand for?
1. Focus on your Child
2. Adjust communication
3. Create Opportunities
4 Teach new skills
5. Shape the interactions
What are 2 resources that we have to support with goal development?
SCC
Intake questionnaire
What does the structure of a PI session look like?
Check-in: Review previous practice plan, discussed parent questions or concerns
Introduce techniques and key elements
Model the techniques and elements
Have the parent practice & provide feedback
Help the parent reflect on practice
create the new practice plan and provide homework
Do we always review chapter 8: Challenging Behaviors
No, its optional