Early Intervention Flashcards
True or False:
There is mounting evidence that intervention beginning during infancy or preschool age has a greater impact on outcomes for children and families than providing services at school age
True
True or False:
Children with language problems in preschool are likely to face poor educational achievement at school age and are at risk to develop emotional and behavioral disorders
True
True or False:
Children in whom speech and language impairments persist past five and a half years of age have an increased incidence of attention and school difficulties
True
What is the role of the SLP in Assessment (EI)?
- clinical observation of child
- parent interview with detailed developmental, medical and family history: focus on child’s current communication, social interaction and behavioral patterns
- testing of developmental speech and language: pragmatic skills, play, gestures, interaction, social skills, cognition and adaptive behavior
- screen or consider other developmental, genetic or medical disorders
List some of the methods used to assess preverbal and verbal stages during clinical observation:
- use of eye contact
- affect sharing
- social referencing
- intentional communication
- gesture use
- joint attention
- communicative functions
- play skills
What does ADOS-2 stand for?
Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule 2nd Edition
True or False:
In California only physicians and non-school psychologists can conduct the ADOS-2
True
Describe the ADOS-2
The ADOS-2 is the gold standard
- it consists of 5 modules and takes 40-60 minutes to administer
- examiner can choose which modules to administer depending on level of client (i.e. verbal vs non-verbal)
- child gets scored on interaction and what they do on specific scenarios
What are the four main principles of early intervention?
- services are family-centered and culturally and linguistically responsive
- developmentally supportive and promote children’s participation in natural environments
- comprehensive, coordinated, and team based
- highest quality evidence available
True or False:
Families are part of the EI team and take an active role in the decision makinig process including assessment, goal setting, intervention, transition planning
True
True or False:
In order for the services to be effective it should occur in the child’s native language or communication mode familiary with the family and child
True
What are the components of evidence-based practices?
- current, quality, scientific-based therapeutic approaches
- experience and expertise from service providers
- family and caregiver preferences, values, and interests
True or False:
Neural circuits are the most flexible (plastic) during the first three years of life
True
True or False:
Persistent stress (e.g. extreme poverty, abuse, neglect) can damage the developing brain, leading to lifelong problems in learning, behavior, physical, and mental health
True
True or False:
Infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months who have a developmental delay of at least 33% in one ore or more areas is eligible for EI services
True
