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What is the primary goal of early intervention in addressing the identified needs of young children?
What is the primary goal of early intervention in addressing the identified needs of young children?
What is a sign of a language disorder in children aged 7-12 months?
What is a sign of a language disorder in children aged 7-12 months?
At what age does a child typically start to understand what others say?
At what age does a child typically start to understand what others say?
What is a characteristic of a child's early reading and writing skills at 2-3 years old?
What is a characteristic of a child's early reading and writing skills at 2-3 years old?
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What is the next step if a child is eligible for services?
What is the next step if a child is eligible for services?
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How many developmental areas are addressed in early intervention?
How many developmental areas are addressed in early intervention?
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What is a key factor in ensuring families' active participation in conversations about their child's assessment and next steps?
What is a key factor in ensuring families' active participation in conversations about their child's assessment and next steps?
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What is the purpose of starting the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale 6 months below the child's chronological age?
What is the purpose of starting the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale 6 months below the child's chronological age?
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At the Conversational Stage, what is an expected behavioral expectation in terms of vocabulary?
At the Conversational Stage, what is an expected behavioral expectation in terms of vocabulary?
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What is the benefit of using a play-based approach in assessment at the Early Multi-word Stage?
What is the benefit of using a play-based approach in assessment at the Early Multi-word Stage?
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What is the term used to describe the level of language proficiency at which a child is able to understand and use simple sentence structures?
What is the term used to describe the level of language proficiency at which a child is able to understand and use simple sentence structures?
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What is the purpose of observing the child's behavior in different contexts during an assessment?
What is the purpose of observing the child's behavior in different contexts during an assessment?
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What is the primary purpose of the assessment in early intervention?
What is the primary purpose of the assessment in early intervention?
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In what language(s) must the screening, evaluation, and assessment be provided?
In what language(s) must the screening, evaluation, and assessment be provided?
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What is the primary consideration when selecting assessment methods for young children?
What is the primary consideration when selecting assessment methods for young children?
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What is the purpose of reviewing medical, educational, or other records during the assessment process?
What is the purpose of reviewing medical, educational, or other records during the assessment process?
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What is the role of informed clinical opinion in the assessment process?
What is the role of informed clinical opinion in the assessment process?
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Why is it essential to involve families/caregivers in the assessment process?
Why is it essential to involve families/caregivers in the assessment process?
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What is the primary consideration when sharing information with families about the assessment and EI services?
What is the primary consideration when sharing information with families about the assessment and EI services?
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What is the significance of using a range of tools in a variety of contexts during the assessment process?
What is the significance of using a range of tools in a variety of contexts during the assessment process?
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What is the purpose of considering the child's environmental stressors during the assessment process?
What is the purpose of considering the child's environmental stressors during the assessment process?
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What is the significance of using routines-based interviews during the assessment process?
What is the significance of using routines-based interviews during the assessment process?
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According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), early intervention addresses four developmental areas of young children.
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), early intervention addresses four developmental areas of young children.
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A child who does not smile or interact with others at 4-7 months may be a sign of a language disorder.
A child who does not smile or interact with others at 4-7 months may be a sign of a language disorder.
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A child who says only a few words at 12-18 months is a typical language development milestone.
A child who says only a few words at 12-18 months is a typical language development milestone.
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A child who knows that books have a front and back at 2-3 years is demonstrating a typical language development milestone.
A child who knows that books have a front and back at 2-3 years is demonstrating a typical language development milestone.
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If a child is eligible for services, a brief assessment will be completed.
If a child is eligible for services, a brief assessment will be completed.
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Early reading and writing skills at 2-3 years old include enjoying books that have rhymes.
Early reading and writing skills at 2-3 years old include enjoying books that have rhymes.
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The IDEA Part C defines screening, evaluation, and assessment as identical processes with the same purpose.
The IDEA Part C defines screening, evaluation, and assessment as identical processes with the same purpose.
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Screening, evaluation, and assessment must be conducted in the language spoken by the child's parents.
Screening, evaluation, and assessment must be conducted in the language spoken by the child's parents.
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Assessment in EI is a one-time process that occurs only at the beginning of services.
Assessment in EI is a one-time process that occurs only at the beginning of services.
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EI services are determined solely by the results of standardized tests.
EI services are determined solely by the results of standardized tests.
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There are many standardized cognitive-communication assessments specifically designed for infants and toddlers.
There are many standardized cognitive-communication assessments specifically designed for infants and toddlers.
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Assessment protocols typically consider only the child's abilities and strengths.
Assessment protocols typically consider only the child's abilities and strengths.
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The primary goal of assessment in EI is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses.
The primary goal of assessment in EI is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses.
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Assessment in EI involves only the child and does not consider the family's needs and priorities.
Assessment in EI involves only the child and does not consider the family's needs and priorities.
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Families are always fully aware of the EI services and assessment process.
Families are always fully aware of the EI services and assessment process.
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Sharing information with families about the assessment and EI services is a one-way process.
Sharing information with families about the assessment and EI services is a one-way process.
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Providers should meet families where they are and follow their lead to provide information only once.
Providers should meet families where they are and follow their lead to provide information only once.
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Families need complete and biased information in terms that they can understand to make informed decisions.
Families need complete and biased information in terms that they can understand to make informed decisions.
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At the Non-verbal child stage, behavioral expectations include the use of simple sentence structures.
At the Non-verbal child stage, behavioral expectations include the use of simple sentence structures.
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The Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale is administered by a professional prior to the parent completing a questionnaire.
The Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale is administered by a professional prior to the parent completing a questionnaire.
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At the Conversational Stage, expected behavioral expectations include the use of simple sentence structures and compound directives.
At the Conversational Stage, expected behavioral expectations include the use of simple sentence structures and compound directives.
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A ceiling of 6-12 months below chronological age on the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale is considered mild.
A ceiling of 6-12 months below chronological age on the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale is considered mild.
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