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Direct linkDecker, Kalli B.; Meldrum, Jacie; Vaterlaus, J. Mitchell; Foster, Tricia D. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2021
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) clearly outlined recommended practices for the provision of Part C services. However, there may be challenges in rural areas associated with services aligning with these recommended practices. Therefore, this study focuses on how families experience Part C services and the extent to which services align with…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Early Intervention, Rural Areas, Parents
Matthew Adam Zellner – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The present dissertation features two studies utilizing secondary data to explore the impact of geography on access to and utilization of early developmental services, including Part C early intervention (EI) and autism diagnosis. Both studies examined the role of geography on a micro-level using geographic information system (GIS) based…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Access to Health Care, Environmental Influences
Coleman, Heather; Hume, Kara; Fanning, Leslie; Scott, Samantha – Journal of Early Intervention, 2022
Many autism-focused early intervention (EI) models have not yet been adopted by community-based providers in rural settings due to fit and feasibility when working within the Part C model. Family Implemented TEACCH for Toddlers (FITT, based on the University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program) is a research-based, Part-C compatible, EI model…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Infants, Toddlers
Buchter, Jennifer; Riggleman, Samantha – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2018
Serving families who live in rural communities can be a challenge for early intervention programs. Factors, such as travel, family needs, and limited program and community resources, have been identified as ongoing barriers for this population. Technology, specifically teleconferencing, can be a solution to provide equitable services compliant…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Early Intervention, Barriers, Access to Education
Edwards, Nicole Megan; Gallagher, Peggy A.; Green, Katherine B. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2013
Despite a Child Find mandate in IDEA, early detection and screening of infants and toddlers with special needs continues to remain an area in need of improvement. The authors sought to better understand existing and proposed outreach initiatives in one state's Part C Early Intervention (EI) program that ranks among the lowest nationally in the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disability Identification, Infants, Toddlers
Sopko, Kimberly Moherek – Project Forum, 2010
This document focuses on state requirements for the various professional roles for Part C services and collaborative efforts to ensure high quality personnel are available to provide Part C services. States have established requirements to ensure a high quality workforce for children and families receiving Part C services. These requirements vary…
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Young Children, Rural Areas, Physical Therapy
