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Understanding Early Intervention: Definition, Scope & Importance
The document discusses early intervention for children with developmental delays, highlighting its importance in enhancing child development and supporting families. It provides an overview of causes, types of delays, and the benefits of early diagnosis, as well as barriers to accessing services. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of data and collaboration among families and service providers in improving outcomes for children with developmental challenges.
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- 1. Understanding Early Intervention Definition, Scope& Importance By Kamna Seth & Gauri Shirali-Deo SourceForLearning.org/ECEI
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- 3. Defining Features ofInclusion • Access • Participation • Supports 3
- 4. Definition of Delay •When a child does not meet developmental milestones at anticipated times, there is said to be a developmental delay. • Delays impact: – Language and mobility – Learning and self-help – Social emotional development 4
- 5. Early Intervention Isa Coordinated System • Enhances children’s development • Supports families during important early years • Building collaboration between families and service providers early on helps children, families and communities. 5
- 6. Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct • Mandates some services for eligible children and families. 6
- 7. Scope • In 2006-2008,1 in 6 children in the United States were diagnosed with a developmental delay. • The number of children with some disabilities is growing, requiring more support services. 7
- 8. Causes • Biological – Geneticor during birth • Environmental – Health – Nutrition • Unknown 8
- 9. In the EarlyYears … • … these delays are more commonly seen: – Hearing impairments – Vision impairments – Speech and language – Physical delays – ASD – Sensory processing disorders 9
- 10. Early Diagnosis IsImportant • Brain plasticity • “Toxic stress” • Brain strengthened by early supportive experiences • Cognitive and language skill development needs a base of social emotional framework • Improve consequences • Effective and less expensive 10
- 11. Using Data Meaningfully •Data can be used to identify children’s needs and strengths • Information can be used to assess status, create learning opportunities, provide support and intervention, and direct families to available community resources. • Effectively sharing ongoing assessment information with families helps build strong relationships which enhance children’s learning 11
- 12. Tools to DetermineDelays • Family concerns • Not achieving or delay in achieving milestones • Teacher concerns • Ongoing assessment-observation and documentation • Long-term lack of progress 12
- 13. Processes to Initiate& Support Early Intervention • Surveillance • Screening • Evaluation 13
- 14. Supporting the Team •Take and provide notes for the team • Accommodate therapists • Collaborate with interventionists to embed strategies into daily routines • Collaborate and support families 14
- 15. Barriers to EarlyIntervention • Miscommunication • Misunderstanding the referral process • Beliefs about their own expertise or the self- resolution of delays • Practical hurdles such as time to fill out paperwork • Language barriers • Fear that service providers may be from CPS 15
- 16. Resource Links • Overviewof EI http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/ei-overview/ • Trends in Development Delays www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/features/birthdefects-dd- keyfindings.html • Early Identification/Child Find http://www.specialeducationguide.com/early-intervention/early- identification-how-the-child-find-program-works/ • Supporting Milestones http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/MilestoneMomentsE ng508.pdf • Collaborating with EI Team http://www.southernearlychildhood.org/upload/pdf/Using_Routines_Based_I nterventions_in_Early_Childhood_Special_Education_Danielle_Jennings_Mary _Frances_Hanline_Juliann_Woods.pdf • Resources for Parents http://www.parentcenterhub.org/nichcy-resources/ 16
- 17. For More Information •Kamna Seth, M.S. Director, ECE Initiatives The Source for Learning, Inc. kseth@sflinc.org • Gauri Shirali-Deo, M Ed. Senior Manager, ECE Initiatives The Source for Learning, Inc. gdeo@sflinc.org • The Source for Learning, Inc. Early Childhood Education Initiatives www.sourceforlearning.org/ECEI ece-pd@sflinc.org 17