Parents' Rights in Early Intervention: Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

2013 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Part C ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Education Act

Using Teleconferencing to Meet the Needs of Children, 0 to 3 Years Old, With Disabilities in Rural Areas

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-182
Author(s):  
Jennifer Buchter ◽  
Samantha Riggleman
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Part C ◽  
Idea 2004 ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Education Act

Serving families who live in rural communities can be a challenge for early intervention programs. Factors, such as travel, family needs, and limited program and community resources, have been identified as ongoing barriers for this population. Technology, specifically teleconferencing, can be a solution to provide equitable services compliant with Part C of Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 2004) mandates and professional practices. This article will discuss how to determine whether teleconference technology is a good fit and how to individualize, plan, and implement technology to support families in rural communities. It will also discuss legal and practical considerations that must be taken into account when using teleconferencing to discuss service delivery.

Early Intervention and the Role of Pediatricians

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. e1-e10
Author(s):  
Laura Rose ◽  
Lisa D. Herzig ◽  
Brenda Hussey-Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Developmental Delays ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Part C ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Education Act

Growing evidence supports the efficacious nature of early intervention (EI) services to children with developmental delays and their families. Pediatricians can play a crucial role in identifying developmental delays and referring families to EI services provided by each state, under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The goals of this article are to educate pediatricians about the benefits of EI services and resources available within their state to help facilitate family involvement in EI. By being involved in the EI process, pediatricians can work as partners with parents and multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless coordinated care to children and their families.

scholarly journals The Development of Statewide Policies and Procedures to Implement Telehealth for Part C Service Delivery

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Cole ◽  
Arlene Stredler-Brown ◽  
Becki Cohill ◽  
Kristina Blaiser ◽  
Diane Behl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Service Delivery Model ◽  
Part C ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Education Act ◽  
Provider Shortages ◽  
Part C Early Intervention

The use of telehealth has been discussed nationally as an option to address provider shortages for children, birth through two, enrolled in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Early Intervention (EI) programs. Telehealth is an evidence-based service delivery model which can be used to remove barriers in providing EI services to children and their families. In 2016, Colorado’s Part C Early Intervention (EI) program began allowing the use of telehealth as an option for providers to conduct sessions with children and their caregivers. This article outlines the process taken to develop the necessary requirements and supports for telehealth to be incorporated into EI current practice.

Treatment for Challenging Behaviors: Are IDEA Part C Interventionists Using Functional Interventions?

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-48
Author(s):  
Sarah Dickinson ◽  
Emily Shaffer-Hudkins ◽  
Linda M. Raffaele Mendez
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioral Issues ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Part C ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Idea Part C ◽  
Education Act

Little is known about the specific practices of early interventionists, despite many young children receiving early intervention services through Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. The aim of this study was to examine knowledge and use of functionally appropriate evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviors among Part C interventionists. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with a sample of 10 interventionists who served infants and toddlers with challenging behaviors in one region in the state of Florida. These interviews included questions about the interventionists’ own cases as well as vignettes representing common early childhood behavioral issues. Thematic analysis of responses resulted in six themes and one subtheme reflecting insufficient training and confusion regarding best practices in functional assessment and intervention for challenging behaviors. Although interventionists were using a variety of functional interventions, most were not implementing these interventions systematically. Implications for early intervention programs are discussed.

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