Early refers to the critical period of development between birth and ____
3 years of age
Early intervention services are for
babies birth through 2 years who have an established risk, have a developmental delay, or are
considered to be environmentally or biologically at risk
Three purposes of EI services are?
- Enhance the development of infants and toddlers
with disabilities - Minimize potential for developmental delay
- Recognize the significant brain development that
occurs during a child’s first 3 years of life
The IDEA says the purpose of EI is?
Enhance the capacity of families to meet
the special needs of their infants and
toddlers
Which part of the IDEA defines the policies and regulations that participating states must follow in establishing early intervention services
and systems.
Part C
Which part of the IDEA defines early intervention services for children from birth through 2 years of age
Part C
Which part of the IDEA defines school programs for eligible students between 3 and 21 years of age
Part B
Percent disability qualifications for EI services in Part A
25% in two or more developmental areas
40% in one developmental area
Now, approximately 94% of early intervention services occur where?
in the home or other community-based settings.
IFSP meetings are facilitated by?
Service coordinator
Required Components of the IFSP include
- Statement of the present level of motor, cognitive,
communication, social-emotional, and adaptive
development - Statement of the family’s resources, priorities, and
concerns - Statement of the major outcomes expected to be achieved
- Statement of specific EI services necessary to meet the
unique needs of the infant or child and family, including
the frequency, intensity, and method of delivering services - Statement of the natural environments in which services
will be provided - Justification of the extent, if any, to which the services will
not be provided in a natural environment - Projected dates for initiation of service and anticipated
duration of the services - Identification of the service coordinator
- Steps to support the transition of the child with a disability
to preschool or other appropriate services
At age, EI team begins to
develop a plan for the child’s
transition from the early intervention program to
preschool (Part C to Part B services).
In EI, ____ determine how therapists are paid
States
The bill for EI is for the?
time spent in direct, face-to-face contact with the child, family, or other caregiver
State funding for EI is the payment of ____
last resort
Four types of observation
Four Types of Observation:
(1) The learner demonstrates an existing challenge or
practices a new skill while the coach observes
(2) Coach models a technique, strategy, or skill while
the learner observes
(3) Learner thinks about how to support the child’s
learning while performing the activity
(4) Coach and learner observe aspects of the
environment to determine how they may influence
the situation.
