Intervention Flashcards
Where does birth-3 years get services
Early intervention
IDEA
Individuals with disabilities education act
Guaranteed right to receive publicly funded special ed services
Where does 3-5 years receive services
Early childhood special education
After an evaluation…
Plan is created for the services the child will receive = IFSP (individualized family service plan) e
Early intervention
Use of family centered practices:
- focus on family identified needs
- formation of oftener ships with parents
- empowerment of families
Primary intervention goal = family supposed
Primary goals of EI
Maximize sensitive periods for language development
Reduce family stress
Support parental self-confidence
Support responsive communicative interactions
Roles of professionals in EI
Help parents gain skills/knowledge to advocate and make decisions for their child
Respect parents power
Help families clarify goals
Plan and conduct therapy - work w other professionals
Intervention team includes…
Audiologist Speech language pathologist Special education teacher Otolaryngologist Psychologist Social worker
Roles of the audiologist
Evaluation of hearing and speech perception skills
Selection, fitting, and maintenance of amplification
Speech perception training
Consult w parents and other professionals
Roles of the SLP
Evaluation of speech and language skills
Provide speech and language therapy
Consult with parents/teachers
Providing sign language instruction and speech perception
Decisions families faces
1) type of amplification
2) what services will be accessed (school/classroom placement)
3) communication model family will use (auditory verbal, auditory oral, cued speech, total communication, ASL)
Which communication mode is best?
Depends on family and situation, but…
Evidence that aural/oral programs help children achieve better speech and language than children in sign programs.
4 factors influencing intervention decisions
1) location of family
2) professional counseling
3) family variables
4) child variables
Location of family and it’s effect
More choices in cities
Limitations can be a problem in rural areas:
- lack of properly trained personal
- limited resources
Professional counseling
Purpose = provide support! information and opportunities to the families for participation and to identify needs of parents
