Week 12: Early Intervention Flashcards
Early intervention is something mandated by what level of congress?
federal
What is the goal of IDEA
prevent the progression or improve factors to maximized developmental potential
It ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to FREE appropriate public education to meet their unique needs
What does IDEA stand for?
individualized with disabilities education act
What does the intervention of IDEA focus on?
daily routine and parent/family support
What is IDEA part C?
program administered by the states until age 3
What program requires schools to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities from birth through 21?
Child find
What is the process of IDEA?
- screen
- team evaluation
- Individualized family support plan (IFSP)
- Services (if qualified)
What are the 3 infant/toddler qualifications for IDEA?
- > /25% delay in >/1 area of development
- informed clinical opinion
- physical or mental delay with high probability of delay
What does the “Screen” portion of the IDEA process?
physicians
Who writes the IFSP?
the whole team (PT, OT, SLP + parents)
What does IFSP stand for?
Individualized family support plan
Requirements for IFSP?
- present level of peformance
- family information
- special considerations
- Measurable goals
- Services and Coordination
- Duration
- Transition plan
- date of review
When do IFSP meetings happen
initial
quarterly
annual
Who is the center of the team for IFSP?
the family
When does the “Transition” plan need to be done?
> /90 days before 3rd birthday
What is the difference between part B and part C of the IDEA?
part B is for preschool (3-5 y/o)
Part C is for birth-3 y/o
What does IDEA Part B do for the child?
It entitles free and appropriate education from 3-21 y/o
CREATION OF IEP
What is “mainstreaming”?
Educating children with disabilities with “typical” non-disables students
Who governs the IDEA part B?
local school boards
Who receives IEPs?
public school children who receive special education and related services
They must have an IEP*
How long do IEPs last?
12 months
how does the IEP differ from the IFSP?
IEP has SDI (specially designed instructions) and ESY (extended school year plan) and procedural safeguard
What is an SDI?
specially designed instructions
specific modifications and accommodations that help the child be successful in school
What is procedural safeguard?
It protects the parent of the child with the IEP
Inlcudes: right to review record, consent, native language, opportunity for mediation, due process, and outplacement
What is NOREP?
Notification of recommended educational placement (NOREP)
What does NOREP do for the family
notification of recommendation, notification of actions, options for refusal or alternatives
