Natural Environments
Why are natural environments important in early intervention?
What is they improve participation and carryover in daily routines?
Who is considered the expert on the child in early intervention?
Who is the family/caregiver?
What does IFSP stand for?
What is Individualized Family Service Plan?
What federal law guarantees early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
What ethical principle involves doing what is best for the child and family?
What is beneficence?
Why are caregivers essential in natural environment intervention?
What is they support learning throughout the child’s daily routines?
What type of coaching strategy involves modeling a skill for a caregiver?
What is demonstration/modeling?
What age range is typically served in early intervention programs?
What is birth to 3 years old?
Which section of IDEA covers early intervention services?
What is Part C?
What should a therapist do if they suspect abuse or neglect?
What is follow mandatory reporting laws?
Why is embedding therapy into routines often MORE effective than isolated drills?
What is skills are practiced naturally and more frequently?
Why is family-centered care important?
What is it improves carryover, participation, and family empowerment?
How often must the IFSP be reviewed?
What is every 6 months?
What is the purpose of IDEA Part C?
What is supporting developmental needs of infants/toddlers and their families?
Why is documentation legally important in early intervention?
What is it provides evidence of services, progress, and decision-making?
Why might therapy in a clinic be LESS effective than therapy in a natural environment?
What is skills may not generalize as easily to daily life?
Name one way providers can respect family culture during intervention.
What is incorporating family routines, language, beliefs, or traditions into therapy?
Who determines the priorities in an IFSP?
What is the family?
What is one major legal principle emphasized in IDEA Part C regarding service location?
What is services in natural environments or family-centered care?
What ethical principle supports a family’s right to make decisions about services?
What is autonomy?
Name one example of a natural environment for therapy.
What is the home, daycare, playground, grocery store, or community setting?
What is the primary goal of caregiver coaching in early intervention?
What is helping caregivers support development between sessions?
Why is transition planning important for families?
What is it helps reduce stress and supports continuity of services?
What must IFSP outcomes be according to best practice and legal standards?
What is functional & measurable?
Why is confidentiality especially important in community-based settings?
What is services often occur in public or shared environments?