Acronyms
IEP and IFSP
What is ...
Individual Education Plan
Individual Family Service Plan
0-3 early intervention service
What is Early On
Has a medical diagnosis for Autism
Possibly- it is important to monitor with outside diagnosis
(Bonus Points for areas of development there might be a delay in with autism)
Talk to the family
Notify MH/D specialist
Refer to Early On - if they do not already have it
(Bonus Points if you can say why it would be rare for them not to also have Early On?)
IFSP goes in
What is the red folder
(Bonus points for where the red folder goes)
Family has concerns but doesn't want their child labeled
Share information on the importance of early intervention
Normalize/ destigmatize
Connect family to MH/D specialist
Include FSA or other team members
ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Bonus Points for pair of ACEs
Early on services include what
Home-visiting and additional services based on need
Bonus points if you can name some additional services
Toddler struggles to feed themselves and drink from a cup
Possibly - look to how they respond to safety concerns if its a delay or exposure
incorporate exposure and repetition
Include the family
(Bonus Points if you can name the area of development this would be a delay in)
Need help with behavior
what is support request
(Bonus Points: could lead to what on MH/D side?)
New mother seems uninterested in her baby
share information on attachment
include FSA
Connect with MH/D specialist or MH consult
possible MH referral
DNQ and Aged Out
Did Not Qualify
Aged out of Early On Services at 3
Sped teacher comes into HS classroom to support
EHS child with IFSP may be recommended to receive this service in the coming year
What is Inclusion
18 mo old biting all his friends and teachers
biting is a typical behavior at this age
explore function- are they hungry or trying to communicate a need
offer a chewy
give the words, teach simple signs, or provide other forms to communicate
provide other positive oral sensory input like fun food experiences
Ask for help if needed
National HS and EHS regulation around confirmed disabilities
10% of funded enrollment
Parents say they have a speech therapist at functional kids and are good with just that service
Continue to have open dialogue with family and refer when appropriate
we want to continue to encourage free early intervention services and close monitoring through the ISD for school needs - transition to IEP
explore what the barrier may be- someone coming into the home or ect
include FSA
SEAT or HALT
sensory escape attention and tangible
hungry angry lonely and tires
Most common additional Special Ed service on an IFSP
What is Speech and Language Therapy
(home visiting is a part C service on most IFSPs
Speech and Language is a part B service they have to qualify for)
14 month old appears to have separation anxiety and struggles with behavior all morning after family drops off
typical time to be experiencing separation anxiety
Work with the family
Build relationship with child and promote feelings of safety
Monitor if concern persists
Transition Checklist
A family seems to be struggling with their Early On services and the plans for transition IEP doesn't align with what the family wanted for their child's preschool
Share information on parents rights
help parents advocate for themselves at the IFSP table
include FSA and MH/D specialist for referral needs
Bonus points if you can name the organization of Educational Advocates we refer to
IDEA, LRE, and/or FAPE
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Least Restrictive Environment
Free Appropriate Public Education
Part B and Part C
Part B - Special education (school related services )
Part C- Early Intervention Services ( Community at risk prevention services)
Bonus Points if you can name the law these fall under
family of a child (2yrs 9 mo) said they worked with early on but do not any more
Possibly!- Need to explore why they don't have EO anymore
no longer qualified? concern resolved?
or no longer active services?
Bonus points for other reasons why they might not have an active IFSP but still have a qualifying delay and could benefit from services
Paperwork included with Mark's visits (3 parts)
Intake- consent to observation
Mental Health Observation Worksheet
Letter for family
Bonus Points: individual additional observation needs its own signature
Father tells you they are experiencing chronic pain and the toddler is easily upset, constantly crying or having a metldown. Nobody seems to be sleeping well
include FSA
Refer right away to their doctor
Potential MH referral
May want to refer to Early On