Volume 34, Issue 4 (Winter 2022)
Transition at Age 3: Who,
What, Where, Why, and When; Transition Resources; State Systemic Improvement
Plan (SSIP) Update
Author: dfuoss
Transition: Understanding Family Rights
It is important to understand your family’s rights throughout early intervention (EI) and into the next step in your child’s journey. You are a critical part of your child’s IEP team.
Fun Books for Families
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Inclusion
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse and other sources.
The Family’s Role in Early Intervention Visits
No one knows your child better than you. During early intervention visits, whether in person or virtually, your provider wants to see your interactions with your child and provide you with ideas and strategies you can use to support your child between visits.
Volume 34, Issue 3 (Fall 2021)
Coaching: An Essential Part of Early Intervention; Early CHOICES Launches New Education Series on Inclusion; Inclusion Resources; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
Everyday Early Intervention: Encouraging Speech Development
A child’s first three years is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. These skills develop best in an environment filled with a variety of sights, sounds, and consistent exposure to the speech and language of others. Children communicate with others long before they can speak. Use these activities to help promote speech development.
Volume 34, Issue 2 (Summer 2021)
Speech and Language Are EI’s Most Common Delays; The Role of a Speech Pathologist in Early Intervention; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update; Speech Development Resources; Get Out and Enjoy the Outdoors; Early Intervention Reopening Update
Volume 34, Issue 1 (Spring 2021)
EI Provides Critical Supports for Children with Lead Exposure; Family Update from the EI Clearinghouse; Great eBooks for Family Fun; Addressing Lead Poisoning Prompts Paradigm Shift in EI; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
Everyday Early Intervention: Outdoor Fun
Outdoor play can be great for working on early intervention outcomes. Positive interactions between you and your child are key to supporting your child’s development. Here are some fun ideas to do with your child, using only materials you might find around your house.
Live Video Visits, Phone Consultations, and In-Person Early Intervention (EI) Services: What’s Right for My Family?
You can receive EI services in three ways: live video visits, phone consultation, and in-person services. Live video visits are new to Illinois. With new guidance from the Bureau of Early Intervention, here are some things to consider when deciding which option is best for your family.
Everyday Early Intervention: Indoor Fun
Indoor play can be great for working on early intervention outcomes. Positive interactions between you and your child are key to supporting your child’s development. Here are some fun ideas to do with your child, using only materials you might find around your house.
Volume 33, Issue 4 (Winter 2021)
Staying Active During Winter; EI and Transition in the Time of COVID-19; Learning at Home Activities for Infants and Toddlers; Family Update on EI During COVID-19; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
A Description of Live Video Visits
Plain text available below PDF. Description of Live Video Visits Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) enable you and
Technology for Live Video Visits
Plain text available below PDF. Technology for Live Video Visits Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) may enable you
Introduction to Early Intervention (EI) Live Video Visits: Frequently Asked Questions
Plain text available below PDF. Introduction to Early Intervention (EI) Live Video Visits: Frequently Asked Questions Live video visits (i.e.,
Glossary
View this page in The Illinois Early Intervention Program: A Guide for Families
Resources for Speech Language Pathologists
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Resources for Physical Therapists
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Resources for Occupational Therapists
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Volume 33, Issue 3 (Fall 2020)
Family Reading Time; COVID-19 Resources from Illinois Early Learning; Fun Books for Families; Planning for Early Intervention During COVID-19; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
Having Safe In-Person Early Intervention Visits
As Illinois continues to reopen, early intervention (EI) may be provided in-person. Of course, it remains your choice whether you receive EI in person, by phone, or via live video visits or put services on hold until you are ready. If you choose to pursue in-person EI visits, here are some ways to protect yourself, your family, and your EI professional.
Volume 33, Issue 2 (Summer 2020)
Handling Stress in Times of Crisis; Mindfulness Resources; Keeping Up to Date About
COVID-19 Impacts
A Journey Through Early Intervention
A helpful guide from the Illinois Early Intervention Training program describing the various steps of the early intervention journey in Illinois for a family beginning with referral and ending with transition and exiting the system.
Telehealth
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits
Healthy sleep habits can help a child feel safe and secure. A baby’s sleep patterns are constantly changing as a result of his or her development.
Volume 33, Issue 1 (Spring 2020)
Healthy Sleep Helps All; Bedtime Mindfulness Activities; Resources for Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits; State Updates When I’m 3, Where Will I Be?; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
Ways to Implement EI During COVID-19
Plain text available below PDF. Ways to Implement EI During COVID-19 Whether your visit is in-person or via a live
Everyday Early Intervention: Let’s Do the Laundry
Laundry washing, sorting, and folding is full of opportunities to work on early intervention outcomes.
Indoor Play
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Volume 32, Issue 4 (Winter 2020)
Play and Learn Indoors; How to Build Strong Family-
Professional Partnerships; The Role of Service Coordinator
in Early Intervention
Picky Eating and Healthy Nutrition for Young Children
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Everyday Early Intervention: In the Kitchen
Families spend a lot of time in the kitchen, which makes it is a great place to work on early intervention outcomes. Help your child become involved in cooking, washing dishes, and cleanup tasks with items that are safe for infants and toddlers to handle. Here’s how you can help your child learn and develop new skills during these everyday routines.
Volume 32, Issue 3 (Fall 2019)
Handling Picky Eaters; Food to Grow; Picky Eating and Healthy Nutrition for Young Children; The Role of Nutrition in Early Intervention; EI Nutrition Services
Tech Talk
Today, parenting means finding a balance between time spent on devices and screen-free time. This isn’t so different from days
What’s in Your IFSP?
Plain text available below PDF. What’s in Your IFSP? An Individualized Family Service Plan is developed for every child receiving
Volume 32, Issue 2 (Summer 2019)
You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate; Answering Questions About Your Child’s Disabilities; Stories of Strength, Love, and Hope; What Is a Parent Liaison?
Planning for Summer
The summer can be a fun and challenging time. It can be liberating to not have school or daily routines.
Volume 32, Issue 1 (Spring 2019)
Tech Talk; How Do I Choose the Right Apps and Tech Toys?;
Technology Resources for Families of Young Children; SSIP Update: A Focus on
Coaching Skills
Everyday Early Intervention: Technology Is Everywhere
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Technology Is Everywhere Technology is a part of everyday life. It can
Technology Resources for Families of Young Children
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Everyday Early Intervention: Bubbles
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Bubbles Warm weather means it is a great time to explore the
Challenging Behavior
This topical guide on assistive technology for infants and Toddlers will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse.
Everyday Early Intervention: Let’s Get Dressed
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Let’s Get Dressed Getting dressed is an everyday activity that is full
Volume 31, Issue 4 (Winter 2019)
Plan Ahead to Prevent Tantrums and Meltdowns During the Holidays; Help Us Improve the Clearinghouse and EI Services; Challenging Behavior/Social-Emotional Resource Guide; Social Workers’ Roles in Early Intervention
Siblings as Role Models for Children With Disabilities
The sibling relationship is often the longest lasting family connection.
You Have Everything You Need: Using Household Items for Early Intervention
You play an important role in your child’s everyday experiences. You help your child grow stronger through play.
Parents Interacting with Infants (PIWI) Model
“PIWI” (“Parents Interacting with Infants”) is an early intervention model based on the premise that early development occurs within the
PIWI in Preservice Training: Stay ‘N Play Playgroup Practicum
The PIWI model has been implemented in a university-based birth-to-three Early intervention playgroup practicum field experience (Stay ‘N Play). The