State Variability in Diagnosed Conditions for IDEA Part C Eligibility

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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Valued Outcomes of Service Coordination, Early Intervention, and Natural Environments

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440290206800305 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 68 (3) ◽

pp. 361-375 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Carl J. Dunst ◽

Mary Beth Bruder

Keyword(s):

Early Intervention ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Family Satisfaction ◽

Family Quality Of Life ◽

Natural Environments ◽

Service Coordination ◽

Early Intervention Program ◽

Part C ◽

Idea Part C ◽

Part C Early Intervention

A national survey of Part C early intervention program providers (practitioners and program directors) and participants (parents of young children with disabilities) was used to discern the desired outcomes of service coordination, early intervention, and natural environment practices. Survey participants judged from among 69 outcome indicators those that they considered to be the most valued benefits of each IDEA Part C service. Results indicated that certain categories of outcomes were more likely to be judged as the desired benefits of a specific Part C service, and that only two outcome categories (family satisfaction and improved family quality of life) were considered to be valued outcomes for all three services. Implications for practice and research are described.

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Relationship Between State-Level Developmental Screening and IDEA Part C Early Intervention Rates

Journal of Early Intervention ◽

10.1177/10538151211028232 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105381512110282

Author(s):

Dorian E. Traube ◽

Mary Rose Mamey

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Provider ◽

Care Provider ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

State Level ◽

Developmental Screening ◽

Part C ◽

Part C Services ◽

Idea Part C ◽

Part C Early Intervention

The purpose of this study was to explore whether a relationship exists between the rates of state-level developmental screening by a health care provider and state-level provision of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C (IDEA Part C) early intervention services. This is an important first step in determining whether states have the capacity to deal with a potential influx of newly identified children. This analysis compared screening rates from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health with service rates from the Department of Education’s 2016 IDEA Part C data. There was no significant relationship between rates of screening by a health care provider and receipt of IDEA Part C services ( r = .13, p = .366). Those who identified as White were screened and provided with IDEA services at a higher percentage than non-White ( r = .80, p < .001). There was a significant relationship between region and receipt of IDEA Part C services, F(3) = 8.14, p < .001, with the Northeast region ( M = 4.95, SD = 1.85) having higher percent served via IDEA Part C services. Results indicate no relationship between state levels of screening by a health care provider and receipt of IDEA Part C services. Efforts to increase developmental screening may require strategies to ensure adequate service access.

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