Description

Meeting the Infant Model© Handbook Mini

Making infant observation accessible to all early years professionals

Developed as the accompanying handbook for the world first, Meeting the Infant Model© course, the mini version is now available for immediate DOWNLOAD!

Being able to observe infants is a core competency for anyone working in the early years and means we can include the voices of children who communicate in non-verbal or pre-verbal ways.  Yet despite this, observation skills are rarely taught.

Infants count on us. We have to do things differently!

Upskilling professionals to be able to effectively and ethically observe is an evidence-based way to achieve this, but there is so much more to being an observer than sitting and watching!  It is both an art and a science.

The Meeting the Infant Model© handbook mini version is for those who are curious to learn more about observation, what it means to be an observer, and the specific skills needed.

What’s inside?

The 6 chapters orient professionals to the rich history of infant observation and describe the professional knowledge and specific skills required to become an observer using the MTIM©.

The focus is on equipping professionals to specifically focus on the strengths and capacities of infants (0-5 years) by centring their needs and experiences whilst also learning to think critically about ethical challenges and demonstrate best practice.

Grounded in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive practice, the MTIM© handbook mini is the perfect introduction to infant observation for almost all professionals working in the early years in most settings.