Policy & Procedure
What law governs Early Intervention services in the U.S.?
IDEA Part C
What is the required timeframe for entering notes after a visit?
5 working days
Who makes up the IFSP team?
-Parent
-Service Provider
-Resource Coordinator
-Anyone else the family invites
Define Primary Learner
Adult working with the child and SoonerStart on a consistent basis.
In what year was SoonerStart created?
What is 1989?
SoonerStart follows FERPA guidelines. What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
What system is used to securely store and submit early intervention documentation?
Edplan
When does an IFSP need to be reviewed?
-Every 6 months
-Annually
-Anytime changes need to be made
-At the parents request
Where do early intervention services ideally take place?
In the natural environment.
Name three ways a referral can be made to SoonerStart.
-In person
-By phone
-Website/Portal
What must be obtained before evaluating or providing services?
Informed written consent.
What must be included in every visit note to meet compliance?
-Purpose
-What was done
-Child response
-Plan
What tool can be used to help families identify their daily challenges and strengths?
Oklahoma Family Interview (OFI)
What is the primary role of the service provider during a home visit?
To support the caregiver in helping the child.
Who needs to be present when initiating transition?
The IFSP team (Parent, RC, Service Provider)
When should Family Survey's be completed?
-Initial IFSP
-Annual IFSP
-Upon Exit from the program
When does the ASQ-SE-2 need to be completed?
-Intake
-Every 6 months after initial IFSP.
Why is family input critical during IFSP development?
They are the primary decision maker and expert on their child.
What is one coaching strategy often used in family visits?
-Modeling
-Reflective Questioning
What do you do if a scheduled appointment does not confirm?
-Go to the appointment anyway
-Document outcome
-Reschedule if needed
What are the eligibility requirements for SoonerStart?
-50% delay in one developmental domain.
-25% delay in two developmental domains.
-AQ Diagnosis
-Informed clinical opinion
What are the requirements for completing an Entry ECO?
-When the child is 30 months or younger at the time of initial IFSP.
-Within 10 working days following the 1st intervention visit.
What is the timeline from referral to IFSP development for an eligible child?
45 calendar days.
What does "Primary Service Provider" model mean?
One provider delivering most services with team support as needed.
Name the 8 reasons why a child might close.
-Aged out
-Screened out- no concerns
-Attempts to contact were unsuccessful
-Not Eligible
-Moved out of state
-Withdraw/Decline
-Completion of IFSP
-Deceased