Developmental Milestones
At around 12 months, most children can say this number of recognizable words.
What is 1–3 words?
This assessment tool is often used in EI to evaluate five developmental domains.
What is the Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI-3)?
This principle means respecting and incorporating the family’s cultural beliefs in service delivery.
What is cultural competence?
Services in EI are typically provided in this type of setting whenever possible.
What is the natural environment?
This strategy rewards desired behavior immediately after it occurs.
What is positive reinforcement?
By age 3, a child should be able to do this without falling—often a playground favorite.
What is run?
What does IFSP stand for?
What is Individualized Family Service Plan?
The first step to building trust with a family is to do this.
What is actively listen?
This professional supports children’s communication and feeding skills.
What is a speech-language pathologist?
Keeping unsafe objects out of reach is part of this safety practice.
What is childproofing?
At 18 months, children typically begin this type of play, where they play alongside but not with peers.
What is parallel play?
What BDI-3 DQ score qualifies a child for EI services?
What is 77 and lower?
This model emphasizes that parents are a child's first and most important teacher.
What is the family-centered approach?
EI providers often work in this type of professional group that includes therapists, educators, and service coordinators.
What is a multidisciplinary team?
Using toys or activities that interest a child to encourage skill development.
What is child-led play?
This milestone, usually reached around 6 months, allows babies to sit upright without support.
This milestone, usually reached around 6 months, allows babies to sit upright without support.
This time frame is the maximum allowed for completing an initial evaluation after referral.
What is 45 days?
This document ensures a smooth handoff to preschool services.
What is the transition plan?
This service helps children with feeding, positioning, and motor skills.
What is occupational therapy?
This piece of equipment prevents a child from slipping out of a high chair.
What is a crotch post?
This fine motor skill involves using the thumb and forefinger to pick up small objects.
What is the pincer grasp?
This hearing screening tool uses sounds at various frequencies to check hearing ability.
What is an audiometer?
Families must give this before services can begin.
What is informd consent?
In Massachusetts, EI is overseen by this state department.
What is the Department of Public Health (DPH)?
This form of engagement keeps families informed through written summaries after each visit.
What is a session/progress note?