Document: 2 pages
Abstract: A 2-page PDF by the University of Sydney with recommendations for communicating with children via video chats. It includes useful tips that practitioners may wish to pass on to parents or apply themselves. 

Webinar: 60 mins
Abstract: Released by the USA-based Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting collaborative and intended for family support professionals who work with parents with learning difficulties. The webinar explores different strategies to effectively engage with parents virtually and transfer professional methods into an online environment. Sign-up is required to view a recording of this webinar.

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Video: 54 mins
Abstract: Presented by Sweet Pea Paediatric Wellness, this video provides practical strategies and tips to create a video session which is equivalent to an in-person therapy session. Two therapists explore their experiences with video visits and outline ways to optimise telepractice for families, and present resources that therapists can use with parents/carers and children.

Video: 55 mins 
Abstract: Presented by Little Lives ECI, this video is for early childhood intervention therapists and explores practitioners’ roles and responsibilities when conducting telepractice. It provides guidance for sessions including the guidelines from ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). A link to the 32-page PowerPoint presentation used in the video can be found here.

Document: 7 pages
Abstract:  Prepared by Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Centre, this tip-sheet was created for Early Intervention Providers using or transitioning to virtual modes of service delivery. The material provides guidance for practitioners on how to best prepare for and later review a video session with a family in a step-by-step manner, as well as how to utilise the professional skills they have through a mobile session.

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Article: 4.5 minute-read
Abstract: A short article published by AIFS (Australian Institute of Family Services) intended for out-of-home care caseworkers. It explores how case workers can best maintain contact between birth families and children when face to face visits are difficult, outlining the considerations to make and the principles to keep in mind.

Document: 20 pages
Abstract: Prepared by ECIA for early childhood intervention practitioners, this guideline is intended to clearly outline the main principles practitioners should adopt to deliver quality telepractice to the children and families they work with, including case examples from parents and therapists.

Webinar: 1.5 hours
Abstract: This webinar from ECIA for early childhood intervention and allied health practitioners explores in detail how to adapt to telepractice in their work with children and their families and explains how to maintain a high quality of service when utilising this technology.

Webinar: 1.5 hours
Abstract: From ECIA for early childhood intervention practitioners. This webisode focuses on how practitioners should plan and what they should expect prior to telepractice sessions, as well as exploring what to do in the aftermath of a session with the child and family.

Webinar: 12 mins
Abstract: In this webinar, ECTA Centre (US) explores the experiences of four therapists using telepractice, which is useful for other therapists who may want to use the technology . It outlines the different methods of engagement the therapists employ with children and parents and the best ways to support families from a distance both during and after the pandemic.

Webinar: 7 mins
Abstract: A webinar that can be used by allied health therapists. It is a presentation of practical findings from a research study undertaken by the University of Sydney and Therapy Connect to bust myths about telepractice and shows the experiences of different therapists with virtual conferences.

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Document: 26 pages
Abstract: A guide created by Reimagine Australia (formerly Early Childhood Intervention Australia) which outlines how to plan, undertake and follow up consultations with parents and their children through telepractice. This document is created for practitioners working with children with disability or developmental delay and offers practical tips on how to deliver best practice virtually.

Document: 54 pages
Abstract: A review from Early Intervention Foundation which provides insight into the evidence for various telepractice approaches. This report is most relevant to those tasked with designing and implementing telepractice approaches within their organisation. A 5-page summary of the full report can be found here (PDF).

Document: 4 pages
Abstract: Document produced by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency to guide child welfare practice when conducting remote family team conferences. It highlights the main considerations for child welfare workers and facilitators to make when virtually connecting with a client.

Web links: 5-10 mins each
Abstract: Webpage that links to various sections that indicate how and why social workers should develop skills in telepractice. Each section provides a good analysis of the topic, with actionable advice and key principles for social workers to refer to.

Video and document: 10 mins watching, 5 mins reading
Abstract: A video and text guide for intended use by practitioners working with children and families. It provides insight into how to prepare and conduct a session via telepractice.

Document: 8 pages
Abstract: This resource provides a series of guidelines for allied health practitioners to consider when delivering virtual services to children with complex disabilities. Developed by the University of Sydney to guide the delivery of quality telepractice based on research in this space.

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