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Volume 36, Issue 3 (Fall 2023)
Our latest newsletter focuses on everyday routines. Routines help young children know what they can expect next.
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Routines in Early Intervention
EI visits usually last only an hour, so most of the intervention is done by parents and other caregivers without the providers present.
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Routines Provide a Sense of Security
Think about how you begin your day. Are there certain things that happen for you to feel awake and ready to tackle your day? Coffee, a shower, quiet time? Our morning routine can set the tone for the rest of the day.
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Build Skills When Exploring Outdoors
Outside play is a wonderful opportunity to work on early intervention (EI) outcomes.
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Fall 2023 Newsletter Focuses on Everyday Routines
Our main story focuses on ways families can use everyday routines to work on early intervention outcomes
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Early Intervention Timelines and Your Rights
After you are referred to the Illinois Early Intervention Program, you have many rights.
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Having Difficult Conversations
EIC Resources Getting Started in Early Intervention Tip Sheets
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources
EIC Resources Resource Guide Books for Parents Books for Children Detailed borrowing information for these books can be found below.
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Family Matters – DaSy Training Zoom Series
Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center is offering a four-part series to help families understand and analyze data and meaningfully engage in discussions about state and local data.
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Summer newsletter focuses on Outdoor Fun
Summer 2023 EI Clearinghouse Newsletter is now available on our website in English and Spanish…
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Volume 36, Issue 2 (Summer 2023)
Outside play is a wonderful opportunity to work on early intervention (EI) outcomes.
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Outdoor Fun
This topical guide on everyday fun outdoors will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse.
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Planning for Summer
Summer can also be a great time to creatively think about how to address your child’s needs.
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Helpful Early Intervention Resources
A resource collection about Early Intervention that provides information and links to a variety of tip sheets, online articles, and videos.
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Getting Started in Early Intervention: The Early Intervention Process
Anyone can refer a child to early intervention—parents, physicians, other health care providers, child care providers, social service agencies, early learning programs…
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How to Help Babies and Toddlers Enjoy Mealtimes
Responsive feeding is a child-led approach to helping infants and toddlers enjoy eating and learn new skills. This means we let babies and toddlers lead the way and respond promptly when they communicate that they are hungry or full.
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Eating Tips and Recipes
Whether you have a picky eater or just don’t have enough hours in the day, here are some ideas that can help you to make these times more enjoyable for the whole family.
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Volume 36, Issue 1 (Spring 2023)
Responsive feeding is a child-led approach to helping infants and toddlers enjoy eating and learn new skills.
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Responsive Feeding for Young Children
Using responsive feeding at mealtimes means that you support your child’s independent eating, pay attention to their communication, respond promptly, and let them lead the way.
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Spring Newsletter Focuses on Successful Mealtimes with Babies and Toddlers
The Spring 2023 edition of the Early Intervention Clearinghouse newsletter is available on our website
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Resources and opportunities for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
We are excited to share several upcoming opportunities and new resources…
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: The Rabi Family’s Story (in Arabic)
In this video, a mother shares information about her experience with early intervention.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Stephanie’s Story (in Chinese)
In this video, Stephanie, a Mandarin-speaking early intervention provider and a mother of a child who was evaluated for services, shares information about her experience participating in the early intervention program in Illinois.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Maria’s Story (in Spanish)
In this video, Maria shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Juliet’s Story (in French)
In this video, Juliet shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention Program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Jessica E’s Story
In this video, Jessica E shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Jen’s Story
In this video, Jen shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Brittni’s Story
In this video, Brittni shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Kristen’s Story
In this video, Kristen shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Jessica’s Story
In this video, Jessica shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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EI Service Delivery Family Decision Making Considerations
Families work in partnership with their other team members (e.g. service coordinator, providers) to make informed decisions about the outcomes, services and service delivery methods appropriate for their child and family.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Kaitlin’s Story
In this video, Kaitlin shares her experience as a mother who has enrolled her child in the Illinois Early Intervention program.
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Illinois Early Intervention Experiences: Repentance’s Story (in Urdu)
In this short video, Repentance shares her experience of participating in Illinois’s early intervention program.
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Technology Loan Program
This FAQ will help answer common questions that you may have about our tech loan program.
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Early Intervention Extended Services Family Survey
The Bureau is requesting your assistance in assessing the current procedures related to engaging in the extension of services through the summer months.
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Everyday Early Intervention: Sharing your family’s lifestyle and culture
It is important that you share your lifestyle, culture, and preferences with early intervention professionals.
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Volume 35, Issue 4 (Winter 2023)
The Winter Newsletter focuses on family stories and experiences in early intervention.
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Celebrating Families
A list of recommended books for parents and children about sharing your family’s story.
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Winter 2023 Newsletter focuses on Family Stories
Our focus of this newsletter is Family Stories. The main article features the new video series titled Early Intervention Experiences.
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IDHS Publications
A Guide for Families (PDF) Also available in text format What Is Early Intervention? (PDF) Also available in text format Referring a Child to Early Intervention (PDF) Also available in text format Developmental Milestones (PDF) Look What I can Do Also available in text format Infant/Toddler & Family Rights under IDEA (PDF)A print version of…
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ISBE Publications
Illinois Student Record Keeper Special Education Required Notice and Consent Forms Available in multiple languages. Includes PDF: 34-57J: Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities
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Provider Toolbox
The Bureau of Early Intervention within the Illinois Department of Human Services is the lead agency for services for children birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities and their families in Illinois. The Bureau administers the statewide Early Intervention Services system in coordination with its administrative partners. This page was developed in response…
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New Year Message from the Bureau of Early Intervention
A message from Benny Delgado, Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Early Intervention
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The EI Clearinghouse unveils new newsletter format
The Fall 2022 edition of the Early Intervention Clearinghouse newsletter is available on our website in English and Spanish. Our focus of this newsletter is Advocacy.
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Volume 35, Issue 3 (Fall 2022)
What is Advocacy?
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Advocating for Your Child and Family
EIC Resources Family StoriesThis collection of short vignettes describe families’ experiences in Illinois early intervention. Readers can learn about the EI team, advocating for your child, and the importance of connecting with the right resources. Tip Sheets
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How to Advocate for Your School-Aged Child with a Disability
Families are equal members of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
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How to Advocate for Your Child in Childcare Settings
According to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), early intervention (EI) services are provided, to the maximum extent, in families’ natural environments, settings where children would typically spend their time if they did not have delays/disabilities, including families’ homes, parks, and community settings, such as libraries, grocery stores, and childcare.
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How to Advocate for Your Child While Taking Care of Yourself
When your child has a disability, you can use your expertise to advocate for needed services. Research shows that parent advocacy can help families access services for their children.
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How to Advocate for Your Child in Medical Settings
Taking care of a child in medical settings such as an emergency room or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be overwhelming in itself much less with the added stress of keeping track of all the unfamiliar technical information you receive from professionals.
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