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Peer reviewedNotari, Angela R.; Drinkwater, Sarah G. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This study compared two methods for evaluating ecological and developmental factors in Individualized Family Service Plans for families of young children with disabilities. The two methods were (1) goals and objectives written from a curriculum-based assessment, and (2) a computerized list of goals and objectives based on professional judgment.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs
Peer reviewedBeckman, Paula J.; Bristol, Marie M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This paper identifies four key issues in the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to provide services to young handicapped children as required by Public Law 99-457. These include sensitivity to cultural diversity, family assessment, intrusiveness, and establishing family outcomes. A typology of family outcomes which…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSexton, David; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This study compared three written surveys intended to help identify family strengths and needs during the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process. Subjects were 48 mothers of children enrolled in early intervention programs and 25 program providers. Mothers tended to prefer written surveys to personal interviews and rated the surveys'…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs
