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Developing a Home-Based Early Intervention Personnel Training Program in Southeast China
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Xie, Huichao; Chen, Ching-I; Chen, Chieh-Yu; Squires, Jane; Li, Wenge; Liu, Tian – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2017
China is expected to have a rapid growth in specialized early intervention (EI) services for young children ages birth to 6 and their families. A major barrier in the provision of EI services in China is the shortage of well-trained EI personnel. In 2013, a Home-Based Early Intervention Program (HBEIP) was started at South China Normal University…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Young Children, Barriers
Implementing and Preparing for Home Visits
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McWilliam, R. A. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2012
The most common setting for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families is the home. This article discusses home- and community-based early intervention and how the routines-based interview (RBI) can set the stage for successful home visits. It also addresses what has been learned about home visiting,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Home Visits, Toddlers, Infants
Best Practices for Writing Child Outcomes: An Evaluation of Two Methods.
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Notari, 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
Lessons Learned from Implementation of the IEP: Applications to the IFSP.
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Gallagher, James; Desimone, Laura – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1995
This article reviews literature on experiences with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). It identifies IEP problems (such as poorly written objectives) and positive features (such as better teacher-family relations). The article suggests that IEP/IFSP development flaws may indicate problems…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Planning for Successful Inservice Education for Local Early Childhood Programs.
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Trohanis, Pascal Louis – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1994
This article offers guidelines for designing inservice education for personnel working with young children with disabilities and their families. Discussion covers definitions, assumptions, support and start up, initial planning, program design, evaluation, implementation, and follow-up. It identifies special considerations and circumstances…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs
Discharge Planning: Hospital to Home Transitions for Infants.
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Bruder, Mary Beth; Walker, Linda – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1990
Research pointing to the need for routine support and followup for families with infants leaving Neonatal Intensive Care Units is described. A discharge planning process is then recommended, involving assessing the infant's needs, family functioning, family needs, and cultural considerations and linking families with community services. (JDD)
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs, Health Services