A proven model for family-centered intervention in natural environments, routines-based intervention is the approach thousands of professionals trust to improve the lives of young children and families. Now there¿s a definitive guide to this highly respected, theoretically sound model¿straight from the leading authority on routines-based intervention. Putting the wisdom and strategies from his popular workshops into book form for the first time, Robin McWilliam gives professionals a detailed framework for early intervention that addresses families¿ individual needs and helps children participate in daily routines. With the step-by-step guidance on each part of the routines-based intervention model, professionals in Part C programs will reach their key goals during visits to homes and child care settings: fully understand the family environment; conduct assessments that are truly family-centered; write high-quality IFSPs and IEPs; provide coordinated, streamlined services; empower families to continue interventions between visits by weaving them into daily routines; and support early childhood educators through collaborative consultation. With this proven model¿aligned with DEC Recommended Practices¿Part C programs will ensure high-quality services that get right to the heart of each family¿s needs and improve young children¿s outcomes.