Table 1 Outline of the content of the BEAR intervention

1

A twelve minute play interaction between parent and child will be videotaped, enabling professionals to generally estimate the social and communicative competencies of the child. Together with parents, three specific modules are chosen

Child, parent, BEAR professional ^a

90 min

2–6

Parents complete e-learning modules accompanied by weekly home visits by the BEAR professional. The e-learning provides a theoretical introduction to the themes that will be discussed, are tailor made to the needs of parent and child and are implemented into practice during the home-visits

Child, parent and BEAR professional

E-learning modules take about 45 min each

Home visits take about 60 min

7

The last session is a summary and evaluation of the learning process of child and parents. If serious concerns continue to exist, clinical assessment, diagnostic referral and/or further treatment can be advised. Specialized knowledge from the BEAR supervisor will enable to come up with an appropriate advise

Child, parent, BEAR professional

90 min