Doctors
Therapists
Acronyms
Other Members
Potpourri
100
Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of genetic or chromosomal disorders
What is a geneticist
100
Develops dietary plans to meet children's nutritional needs
What is a nutrionist
100
DAP
What is developmentally appropriate practice
100
The first and most important team member, who has the most intimate relationship with the child
What is the parent
100
What law requires child care programs to provide reasonable accomodations to children with disabilities?
ADA
200
Specializes in the evaluation and treatment of disorders related to the heart.
What is a cardiologist
200
Provides treatment related to a child's motor, sensory, and postural development in order to improve self-help skills, adaptive behavior, and play - focuses on the small muscles
What is a occupational therapist
200
IEP
What is Individualized Education Program
200
May provide specialized medical care in the home or at a school or center for a child with a chronic illness or special health care need
What is a nurse
200
The practice of including all people in the classroom and community regardless of their abilities.
What is inclusion
300
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the developing nervous system (seizures, brain damage, etc.)
What is a neurologist
300
Provides treatment related to muscle strength, range of motion, coordination, or endurance in order to improve motor function - focus on large muscles
What is a physical therapist
300
IDEA
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
300
A member of the early intervention team (Birth to 3) who helps the family arrange and coordinate the different services
What is a service coordinator
300
Name the four activities that the team of a child with a disability engage in.
Identifying the child's strengths and needs Determining outcomes, goals, and objectives Determining services Evaluation
400
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases and in the physical health care of children
What is a pediatrician
400
Responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children with difficulties in voice, language, articulation, oral motor skills, and hearing
What is speech language pathologist
400
IFSP
What is Individualized Family Service Plan
400
Person with experience or training to safeguard the rights of families and children
What is an advocate
400
Only sharing information about the child with written permission from the family
What is maintaining confidentiality
500
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
What is psychiatrist or psychologist
500
Provides support and strategies to families of young children with disabilities through age two, conducts assessments, and facilitates skill development
What is an early intervention specialist or developmental therapist
500
ADA
What is Americans with Disabilities Act
500
Person who cares for the child in a group setting with typically developing children
What is early learning professional
500
The name of the early intervention system in Missouri.
What is First Steps