When It Is Used
Use it after assigning PDI practice and before the next session so the practitioner can review adherence and implementation difficulties.
PDI Homework Log for Between-Session Practice Review
PDI Homework Log is a ready-to-send PCIT parent-directed interaction tool for practitioners. It helps practitioners gather caregiver-reported practice frequency, consistency, home implementation difficulties, child responses, and barriers so the next coaching focus can be selected.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Caregiver Role
The caregiver reports what happened at home, including practice, no practice, situations, child responses or difficulties, and barriers.
Limits
The tool does not judge caregiver effort, interpret child behavior clinically, or provide PDI practice steps not supplied in the configuration.
Can a caregiver report that they did not practice?
Yes. No practice is a valid entry and is distinguished from no response or an incomplete log.
What does the practitioner review?
The practitioner reviews practice frequency, consistency, concrete situations, difficulties, barriers, and missing or partial entries.
Does the tool choose the coaching focus?
No. The practitioner can mark a coaching focus after reviewing the descriptive summary.