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
