EIC Articles

These articles are original content written by the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse for families and professionals in Illinois.

Addressing Lead Poisoning Prompts Paradigm Shift in EI
Answering Questions About Your Child’s Disabilities
Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers
Bedtime Mindfulness Activities
Building Your Child’s Social Skills Can Bring Lifelong Rewards
Coaching: An Essential Part of Early Intervention
EI Provides Critical Supports for Children with Lead Exposure
Encouraging Language Development
Everyday Fun: Spaces!
Family Reading Time
Food to Grow
Handling Picky Eaters
Handling Stress in Times of Crisis
Healthy Sleep Helps All
Healthy Sleep Key to First Few Years
How to Build Strong Family-Professional Partnerships
How to Help Babies and Toddlers Enjoy Mealtimes
Let’s Move!
Let’s Move!
Motor Moments Are Everywhere
Parent Liaisons in Early Intervention: What Is a Parent Liaison?
Plan Ahead to Prevent Tantrums and Meltdowns During the Holidays
Planning for Summer
Play and Learn Indoors
Playing to Learn
Positive Talk Builds Confidence
Responsive and Trusting Relationships Are a Strong Foundation for Your Child
Routines in Early Intervention
Routines Provide a Sense of Security
Siblings as Role Models for Children With Disabilities
Social Workers’ Roles in Early Intervention
Starting the Conversation: Things I Want You to Know About My Child
Staying Active During Winter
Teaming For Outcomes
Tech Talk
The Role of Nutrition in Early Intervention
The Role of the Service Coordinator in Early Intervention
Tune Into Your Child’s Sensory Experience to Support Development and Learning
What Is A Child Life Specialist (CCLS)?
What Is a Developmental Therapist?
What Is Bagless Early Intervention?
What’s the Difference Between Physical and Occupational Therapies in Early Intervention?
When I’m 3, Where Will I Be?
Working with EI Service Providers
You Are What Your Child Needs
You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate
You Have Everything You Need: Using Household Items for Early Intervention