Week 1

Question 1

To qualify in New York State, children under 3 must have a confirmed disability or demonstrate delay in one or more of the following areas:

Answer 1

Physical
Cognitive
Communication
Adaptive
Social Emotional

Question 2

Early Intervention Program (EIP) regulations for eligibility criteria for developmental delay:

Answer 2

Measured by a qualified person using

Appropriate diagnostic procedures and/or instruments

Documented for eligibility purposes

Question 3

3 main definitions of what it means to have a developmental delay and to qualify for services

Answer 3

The child must be experiencing a 12 month delay in one or more functional areas, or

A 33% delay in one functional area or a 25% in each of two areas; or,

If standardized assessments are used, a score of at least 2 standard deviations below the mean in one functional area or a score of at least 1.5 standard deviations below the mean in two functional areas.

Question 4

Automatic qualifications for early interventions for

Answer 4

confirmed diagnosis

down syndrome

cerebral palsy

extreme prematurity

autism

Question 5

A multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE) focuses on the strengths, needs and current level of functioning in five areas:

Answer 5

Cognitive
Physical
Communication
Social Emotional
Adaptive

Question 6

What is the process of the mulitdisciplinary evaluation

Answer 6

Parent interview

Formal assessment

Observations

Question 7

Parent interview

Answer 7

Gaining information
Establish rapport and relationship
What is a typical day like?
What activities within your day are easy?
What activities within your day are hard?
Routine Based Interview (RBI)

Question 8

Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Answer 8

The IFSP is created by the multidisciplinary evaluation team, along with the parent.

Question 9

What must the IFSP include?

Answer 9

A statement of the infant or toddler’s current level of development based on objective criteria, in the five areas assessed for eligibility.

A statement regarding the family’s resources, priorities or concerns.

Statement of measurable outcomes

Statement of the natural environments which services will take place

Projected dates for services to begin and anticipated length, duration and frequency of services
2x/week for 30-59 minutes (basic visit)

Identification of the service coordinator

Steps to support transition to preschool or other services

Question 10

IDEA Part B

Answer 10

Under part B states and public agencies must provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in their least restrictive environment (LRE).

Question 11

If a student qualifies, do they have to pay for it?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What are the 6 core elements of family centered care?

Answer 12

• Respect for all team members
• Focus on family strengths and resources
• Cultural competence
• Active partnering between families and team members
• Empowerment
• Individualized, goal-oriented, and community focused services

Question 13

What are the Outcomes of using a strength based approach?

Answer 13

○ Core elements from family-centered care have become core principles of strengths based practices.
○ Outcomes:
○ Improve
○ Improved
○ Improving

Question 14

coaching methods and model

Answer 14

aim to empower parents and enable their success, and increase their feelings of competence and efficacy

Question 15

The importance of the family in the early part of the child’s life (from birth to 3 years old) is reflected by the emphasis on family-centered services in ________ of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Answer 15

Part C