Volume 34, Issue 4 (Winter 2022)
Transition at Age 3: Who,
What, Where, Why, and When; Transition Resources; State Systemic Improvement
Plan (SSIP) Update
Transition at Age 3: Who,
What, Where, Why, and When; Transition Resources; State Systemic Improvement
Plan (SSIP) Update
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.
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse and other sources.
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.
Coaching: An Essential Part of Early Intervention; Early CHOICES Launches New Education Series on Inclusion; Inclusion Resources; State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Update
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Plain text available below PDF. Description of Live Video Visits Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) enable you and
Plain text available below PDF. Technology for Live Video Visits Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) may enable you
Plain text available below PDF. Introduction to Early Intervention (EI) Live Video Visits: Frequently Asked Questions Live video visits (i.e.,
View this page in The Illinois Early Intervention Program: A Guide for Families
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
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
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.
Handling Stress in Times of Crisis; Mindfulness Resources; Keeping Up to Date About
COVID-19 Impacts
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.
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
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.
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
Plain text available below PDF. Ways to Implement EI During COVID-19 Whether your visit is in-person or via a live
Laundry washing, sorting, and folding is full of opportunities to work on early intervention outcomes.
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Play and Learn Indoors; How to Build Strong Family-
Professional Partnerships; The Role of Service Coordinator
in Early Intervention
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
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.
Handling Picky Eaters; Food to Grow; Picky Eating and Healthy Nutrition for Young Children; The Role of Nutrition in Early Intervention; EI Nutrition Services
Today, parenting means finding a balance between time spent on devices and screen-free time. This isn’t so different from days
Plain text available below PDF. What’s in Your IFSP? An Individualized Family Service Plan is developed for every child receiving
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?
The summer can be a fun and challenging time. It can be liberating to not have school or daily routines.
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
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Technology Is Everywhere Technology is a part of everyday life. It can
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Contact us
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Bubbles Warm weather means it is a great time to explore the
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.
Plain text available below PDF. Everyday Early Intervention: Let’s Get Dressed Getting dressed is an everyday activity that is full
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
The sibling relationship is often the longest lasting family connection.
You play an important role in your child’s everyday experiences. You help your child grow stronger through play.
“PIWI” (“Parents Interacting with Infants”) is an early intervention model based on the premise that early development occurs within the
The PIWI model has been implemented in a university-based birth-to-three Early intervention playgroup practicum field experience (Stay ‘N Play). The