10 Questions
What age range does Early Intervention (EI) services cater to?
Birth to 36 months
What does the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) do?
Guides EI services for a specific child and family
Which part of the IFSP includes the child’s past medical, prenatal, birth, and developmental histories?
History
What is included in the 'Demographics' section of the IFSP?
Basic identifying information for the child, family, service providers, and agencies
Where is the summary of the current strengths and needs across major developmental areas included in the IFSP?
Current Level of Functioning
What are some self-calming techniques used by infants in the NICU?
Sucking on hand, fingers, thumb, pacifier
What is the purpose of positioning techniques in children's hospitals?
Reduce pressure injuries, improve ventilation, maintain flexibility
What is the best method for preventing DVT in children's hospitals?
Movement
What is the primary role of the Child’s Life department in children's hospitals?
Assist with school needs while children are hospitalized
What techniques can be used to assist in calming infants in the NICU?
Nesting, slow rocking, swaddling
Study Notes
Early Intervention (EI) Services
- Cater to children from birth to 3 years old
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- A plan that outlines the early intervention services and support for the child and family
- Includes information about the child's strengths, needs, and goals
IFSP Sections
Family and Child Information
- Includes the child's past medical, prenatal, birth, and developmental histories
Demographics
- Includes information about the child and family, such as address, phone number, and family composition
Assessment and Planning
- Summary of the current strengths and needs across major developmental areas, such as cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and physical development
Infant Care in NICU
- Self-calming techniques used by infants in the NICU include sucking, holding, and swaddling
- Positioning techniques are used to promote comfort, relaxation, and development
- Purpose of positioning techniques is to help the infant maintain a stable and comfortable position
Preventing DVT in Children's Hospitals
- Best method for preventing DVT is through frequent repositioning and ambulation
Child Life Department
- Primary role is to reduce stress and anxiety in children and families during hospitalization
- Techniques used to assist in calming infants in the NICU include swaddling, holding, and sucking
- Child Life department provides emotional support and education to children and families during hospitalization
Test your knowledge of Early Intervention (EI) services with this quiz covering relevant legislation and age ranges. Evaluate your understanding of the Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and the age range for EI services.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
