Test 1- Early Intervention

Question 1

IEP team timeline

Answer 1

1. Referral
2. Parent concern
3. Evaluation (have 60 days)
4. IEP evaluation meeting (determines eligibility out of 13 diagnoses)
5. Draft the IEP- Individual Education Program
   - >based on PLAAFP- Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
6. Implement
7. Review and monitor goals
8. Annual IEP meeting every 9 weeks
9. Full team re-evaluation every three years

Question 2

Purpose of Early Intervention services

Answer 2

Develop needs in toddle/infant in one or more areas:

• Physical development
• Cognitive development
• Communication
• Social or emotional development
• Adaptive skills

Question 3

IDEA Part C

Answer 3

Provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development

• 0-3 years
• OT is considered a primary service provider (PSP)
• Eligibility is noncategorical (not specific dx to qualify)

Question 4

IDEA Part C state requirements

Answer 4

Each state implements its own program and identifies policies

• Requires referral from physician or educator to receive
• Child Find Program: helps find children who may need services

Question 5

Transdisciplinary team

Answer 5

One professional supports in carrying out IE plan with support from other professionals across disciplines

Question 6

3 Options for EI Eligibility 0-3

Answer 6

1. Diagnosed with medical condition that leads to delay
2. Delay in one or more domain: motor, vision, self-help, etc.
3. Child at risk due to biological or environmental factors: failure to thrive, low birth rate, etc.

Question 7

EI 0-3 Assessment Requirements

Answer 7

• Parental permission
• Natural environment
• Include medical history
• Child’s needs in areas of: cognition, physical, communication, social/ emotional, adaptive
• Evaluation report

Question 8

IFSP

Answer 8

Individual Family Service Plan

-Not a treatment plan, but a planning process and a document identifying child and family outcomes

Question 9

IFSP must include

Answer 9

• Statement on areas of domain
• Statement of family strengths and needs
• Statement of major outcome expectations voiced by family
• projected dates of service
• Name of case manager/service coordinator

Question 10

Implementation of OT interventions within IFSP

Answer 10

• Service coordination
• Promote child’s engagement in occupation
• Reframe families understanding (not in traditional medical model)
• Promote compensation and accommodation
• Support families
• Family engagement

Question 11

IFSP procedure for transitioning into preschool services

Answer 11

• 6 months prior to 3rd birthday, transition begins to LEA (Local Education Agency)
• Records and assessments help determine child’s eligibility for Part B