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Early intervention services are designed to primarily support which demographic?
Early intervention services are designed to primarily support which demographic?
- Adults with acquired disabilities
- Adolescents with behavioral issues
- Elderly individuals with age-related cognitive decline
- Infants, toddlers, and young children (correct)
Early intervention services are only available for children with diagnosed disabilities, not those at risk for poor outcomes.
Early intervention services are only available for children with diagnosed disabilities, not those at risk for poor outcomes.
False (B)
Name three developmental areas that early intervention services focus on.
Name three developmental areas that early intervention services focus on.
Motor skills, Language/Communication, and Social/Emotional Development
Addressing potential issues __________ they worsen is a key goal of early intervention.
Addressing potential issues __________ they worsen is a key goal of early intervention.
Match the following early intervention services with their descriptions:
Match the following early intervention services with their descriptions:
Which of the following is an example of a family concern that might prompt a referral for early intervention services?
Which of the following is an example of a family concern that might prompt a referral for early intervention services?
Genetic influences play no role in a child's eligibility for early intervention services.
Genetic influences play no role in a child's eligibility for early intervention services.
Besides diagnosed disabilities, what other circumstances might make a child eligible for early intervention?
Besides diagnosed disabilities, what other circumstances might make a child eligible for early intervention?
The impact of __________ __________ can significantly influence a child's access to and success in early intervention programs.
The impact of __________ __________ can significantly influence a child's access to and success in early intervention programs.
What is the primary goal of parental engagement strategies in early intervention?
What is the primary goal of parental engagement strategies in early intervention?
Early intervention services universally extend up to the age of 5 in all regions.
Early intervention services universally extend up to the age of 5 in all regions.
Name two specific feeding or eating difficulties that early intervention might address.
Name two specific feeding or eating difficulties that early intervention might address.
Collaborative __________ __________ are essential for the success of early intervention efforts.
Collaborative __________ __________ are essential for the success of early intervention efforts.
Which of the following is NOT a typical service offered in early intervention programs?
Which of the following is NOT a typical service offered in early intervention programs?
Match the monitoring components with their descriptions:
Match the monitoring components with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention Services
A system of services and supports designed to help babies, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Target Population
Target Population
Infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, typically from birth to age 3 (sometimes until 5).
Fine Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skills
A type of motor skill involving smaller muscles, like those in the hands and fingers.
Gross Motor Skills
Gross Motor Skills
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Speech
Speech
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Understanding
Understanding
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Interaction
Interaction
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Emotional Expression
Emotional Expression
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Cognitive Skills
Cognitive Skills
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Self-Help Skills
Self-Help Skills
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Sensory Processing
Sensory Processing
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Genetic Influences
Genetic Influences
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Socioeconomic Status Impact
Socioeconomic Status Impact
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Parenting Practices Role
Parenting Practices Role
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Comprehensive Assessment Tools
Comprehensive Assessment Tools
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Study Notes
- Early intervention involves providing services and support to babies, toddlers, and young children
- Early intervention addresses developmental delays or disabilities in children
Early Intervention Services Goals
- Designed to give effective early support
- Aims to reduce the risk of poor outcomes for at risk children
- Prevents problems from arising or worsening.
Target Population
- Focuses on infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays
- Typically serves children from birth to age 3
- Some regions may continue to offer early intervention until age 5
Development Areas
- Motor Skills development focuses on fine and gross motor skills
- Language and Communication development looks at speech and understanding
- Social and Emotional Development involves interaction and emotional expression
- Cognitive Skills development improves problem-solving and learning
- Self-Help Skills development encourages independence
- Sensory Processing addresses sensitivity aspects
- Behavioral Indicators observes attention and hyperactivity
- Feeding and Eating Difficulties involves chewing and swallowing
- Vision and Hearing is concerned with vision and hearing abilities
- Family Concerns involves parental intuition
Factors Influencing Development
- Genetic Influences
- Socioeconomic Status
- Parenting Practices
Eligibility and Referral for Early Intervention
- Addresses questions of "who," "why," "when," and "how" someone can access EI services
Common Early Intervention Services
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Speech-Language Therapy (SLT)
- Academic Support
- Behavioral Interventions
- Social Skills Training
Monitoring Progress
- The progress is tracked using comprehensive assessment tools.
- Parental engagement strategies are implemented
- Collaboration with professionals ensures well-rounded care
Resources
- Resources provide comprehensive support services and comprehensive assessment services
- Resources give no-cost access options
- Resources feature a family-centered approach
- Support collaborative family engagement
- Help with navigating service availability
- Builds collaborative relationships
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