Am working in early intervention as a local ICC coordinator and family support/information specialist. Would love to interact with others working in the field. If you're out there. Respond of e-mail me: DawnCarl
Subj:
Re: Seeking early interventionist
Date: 94-09-03 12:20:42 EST
From: Argonewt
Dawn,
I am a teacher working in the earsy intervention field. I work in a center based program for kids 0-5 . We serve families of kids with a wide variety of special needs. I have been working in this field for ten years.
I'd like to discuss the many issues that we deal with . Please let me know
what you'd like to talk about. E-mail Debbie F. c/o Argonewt.
Subj: Re: Early
Intervention
Date: 94-09-04 23:48:35 EST
From: Seton GW
Hi,
I'd like to talk about dealing with families where the parents are DD, have poor parenting skills, and don't follow through with suggestions/ programs set up for the family.
I work mainly in a home-based program with families of children B-3.
Seton GW
Subj: Early Intervention Specialist
Date: 94-09-07 16:35:09 EST
From: SFRIEDLER
I recently graduated from college with a degree in Early Childhood Special
Education. I am working as a home-based Infant Special Educator for ARC in
New York. I was so glad to know that there were other professionals on AOL
in the field of EI. I would be glad to share my experiences with anyone of
you. If any of you have experience with medically fragile children (e.g.
trachs, G-tubes, and ventilators), I would be interested in knowing. Contact
me on E-Mail. SFRIEDLER
Subj: Re:Early Intervention Specialist
Date: 94-09-08 17:39:02 EST
From: SBON
I am a RN \ Psychotherapist working as a Mental Health Consultant in a rural
public health setting. I work with 0-3 programs, ICC, Children with Special
Health Care Needs, etc. Would like to share info, resources with anyone
interested. Please e-mail to SBON.
Subj: Early Intervention Success Story
Date: 94-09-10 17:40:58 EST
From: NancyCels
This is a thank you to all the early intervention teachers, and therapists
who worked with both of my daughters. I am convinced that without the aid of
both ot's, pt's, teachers, speech and lang. specialists, and
psychologists...etc...they wouldn't be the successful students that they are
today. I'd also like to thank them all for all the support they gave us as
parents through the girls early years! Nancy
Subj: Response to Seton
Date: 94-09-11 19:36:57 EST
From: JH Brion
I am an ICC member in my community, as well as a PAC coordinator. I have
been working in EI and with specail needs since I was high school -a
looonnngggg time ago : ). I work with alot of DD parents and so forth.
Interested in why Seton is frustrated with parents.
Subj: Re:Response to
Seton
Date: 94-09-12 15:36:07 EST
From: DCCarlson
What sorts of problems are you having, Seton? Problems in specific areas? Are parents involved in creating the IFSPs for their children? Need more info.
Later.
Dawn
Subj: Drug/ Alcohol affected children
Date: 94-09-13 11:46:28 EST
From: MSCARLATO
I'm in need of resources in the area of crack-cocaine and fetal alcohol
syndrome. I'm particularly interested in model demonstration programs in
early intervention. Please let me know of any resources you can suggest and
locations/contacts for model programs. Thanks
MScarlato
Subj: PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDER
Date: 94-09-13 21:04:08 EST
From: MADIEF
One of my three year old twin boys was just diagnosed with PDD. I would like to communicate with anyone familiar with the disorder in regards to early intervention techniques, recommended programs in the Fairfield ct. Westchester, NY or NYC area.
MADIEF
Subj: Re:PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDE
Date: 94-09-19 14:12:57 EST
From: JH Brion
MADIEF
Early Intervention, in this folder usually refers to children under three
being served for special needs by Part H legislation. After age three, by law
the responsibility of treating special needs belongs to the public school
system.
Subj: The topic...
Date: 94-09-19 17:39:50 EST
From: SusanS29
If people want to expand the scope of the folder to include children age 3 to kindergarten-entrance age that will be tolerated. We can only have fifty folders in this area, and if we fragment them too much we may end up with many folders that aren't terribly active with no room for new topics.
SusanS29-Host
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-19 23:35:54 EST
From: Xani
I am completing my MA in Early Childhood Special Ed in San Francisco. I am particularly interested in childhood autism and the effects of prenatal drug exposure. Would be very interested in communicating with anyone regarding any issues of children ages birth-five.
xani l
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-20 20:24:35 EST
From: DawnCarl
Xani,
Are you looking at two sep. issues here-autism and prenatal drug exposure?
They are extremely separate.
Susan,
We could consider expanding the topic, but as someone who has worked in both
early intervention and early childhood, I have seen these two age ranges, and
their needs, as very distinct. What do the rest of you think?
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-23 15:00:20 EST
From: SusanS29
Dawn, please understand. I'm the "host" of this area. It's my job to keep the area well-organized. That doesn't mean *tightly* organized; that means organized in a way that meets AOL's rule and regulations and that facilitates conversation.
Fragmenting the topics too narrowly is as bad as having one giant, amorphous folder titled "special education" without any way to break it down.
A person can *start* a folder, but that person has not authority over the folder's contents just because he or she started it. Only AOL staff have that authority, and they have asked me to be their representative in this area.
Please, let's not clog the public area with messages about how narrowly a certain folder should be defined. If you have anything to say about it I'd appreciate taking it to e-mail. That way our valuable message space won't be taken up with debate that doesn't broaden and enhance our knowledge about special education.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation,
SusanS29-Host
Subj: EI Program
Date: 94-09-24 09:53:47 EST
From: Mmtoo
My school has jsut started an EI classroom based program and its kind of
going. I am overseeing the program and would be interested to konw how other
similar programs are organised. Please e mail me on AOL
Subj: Infant
assessments
Date: 94-09-24 14:36:15 EST
From: DCCarlson
Does anyone have suggestions for good infant eval. & assessment tools? Does
anyone know anything about a checklist developed by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
for newborns and infants? If so, please respond here or by e-mail. Thanks
in advance.
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-28 23:15:34 EST
From: Xani
Dawncarl
Sorry for the lack of clarity. There are two seperate areas which are of particular interest to me: 1.autism and 2. the tremendous range of effects of prenatal exposure to drugs.
Many of the children I work with are receiving early intervention services as a result of prenatal drug exposure combined with a multitude of other risk factors.
Autism happens to be an additional area of interest as I have worked in the
public school system with many children with autism.
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-28 23:34:28 EST
From: Xani
You are very right in that the needs of these two age ranges are very distinct. The reason I refer to Early Childhood Special Education as birth through five is that in the state of California, and in my graduate program, Early Childhood Special Education emcompasses children in this age range. In fact, in the state of California, the credentialing system is changing. Instead of requiring people who work with children in this age range to hold a multiple subject credential, there will be a new credential which will not have this requirement. The competencies required for this new credential are in the process of being determined, but the new credential will be called an Early Childhood Special Education credential. With this credential an individual will be able to work in the public school system with children ages birth through five.
I am new to AOL, I stand corrected that for this folder Early intervention is referring to children ages birth through three. So where are we to direct questions regarding preschool-age children with disabilities?
Subj:
Re: ecse
Date: 94-09-29 00:00:21 EST
From: DawnCarl
xani,
This folder is for birth to 5ish, kindergarten. While some issues are different, many issues are the same. I think the host will agree that this is the place to ask your questions.
In Indiana, we are also in the process of revamping credentialing. We currently have a license for early childhood special ed., but this is for pre-school children, age three to five, being served through the Dept. of Ed. Our early intervention program is under the lead agency of the Bureau of Child Development and has personnel standards, but no licensure or credentialing process. I hope to see this change. Purdue Univ. is in the process of creating a program that will enable its graduates to serve children birth to five. I'm not a big Purdue fan, but this is a terrific move forward.
With regard to the prenatal exposure to drugs, Zero to Three published an excellent issue a year or so ago, devoted entirely to this subject. If interested, let me know.
Questions about autism? Ask away. In addition to working in early intervention, I am the parent of a child with autism.
Later.......dawn
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-09-29 23:02:50 EST
From: SusanS29
We can only have fifty folders here. I would much prefer it if this folder cover birth-five. Since the folder has generated little in the way of messages except for discussion of what age range it should cover it doesn't seem to be a problem. So please discuss it here.
Subj: A Mom intervenes, too late?
Date: 94-10-01 16:11:03 EST
From: AFC Donna
From 18 months to 30 months, I continually expressed my concern to my pediatric team (3 MDs) regarding the development of my child's speech and behavioral patterns. This began when I enrolled him in a Toddler class at the YMCA and saw what I felt were rather significant differences in my child vs. other children. (Family members, friends felt I was off-base as well). I was repeatedly told (1) not to compare my child to other children-that all children develop differently, and (2) it's too early to tell anything at this point.
Two months before my son's 3rd birthday I enrolled him in a private nursery school. He lasted two months and was asked to leave. His teacher and the program's director, referred me to the local school system for a pre-school handicapped evaluation (which I had no idea existed).
Needless to say, being 'expeled' was devastating for me. Guilt from not trusting me own beliefs and putting the beliefs of my pediatricians before my own just compounded the matter.
The evaluation proved to indicate that my son was NOT up to guidelines as defined in the pre-school handicapped program and was immediately taken into a daily part-time program where he received speech therapy and classroom instruction. For the five months he attended this program, he made what I felt were great improvements in several areas. The program is making a positive impact on his life-and he has great self-esteem. He is expected to complete the pre-school program by Summer of '96.
My advice is:
(1) Don't let denial or even ignorance from friends and family play a role in your decisions if you have your suspicions.
(2) Get a second opinion if you don't agree with your pediatrician, or if your concerns aren't met.
(3) If you are financially able, or if your insurance will cover it, consider a second private evaluation in conjunction with your local school system. While the programs they have may be wonderful, you should obtain a second opinion from another source (i.e., a specialized hospital for children which provides screening services), and compare notes. Do all you can do to help your child. The second evaluation could even prove to be most helpful to the school's Child Study Team.
I plan to have my son privately screen in the Spring-after he has had six months of intervention from the local school. I will then compare the data from school and the second screening.
Never again will I sit back and let nature take its course! At this late date, I can't help to think what benefit my son could have reaped if I would have acted sooner! I hold the hope that after two years he will be prepared to enter Kinder. and mainstreamed into a 'regular' classroom-but that's another folder. :)
Donna S.
Feel free to E-Mail me if any reason at "AFC Donna"
Subj: Re:A Mom intervenes, too late?
Date: 94-10-01 18:40:00 EST
From: SusanS29
Donna, don't kick yourself too hard. It really is very hard to diagnose infants. For years they used motor tests, and many children who had cerebral palsy but no mental impairment were improperly labeled retarded. It's just very, very hard to compare.
Also, the doctors are right in that there's a very wide range of normal in early development. My nephew, who is a flat-out genius, didn't walk until he was 17 months old. Good thing they don't use that to determine intelligence.
That said, you really should follow your gut instincts. I have a friend who had suspicions about her baby's hearing for months and the doctor brushed them off. Finally-when he was eleven months old-they sat him down on the kitchen floor. Mom kept his attention, and dad banged two pots together as hard as he could. The child didn't even blink. HE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO HEARING.
He was fitted with hearing aids within two weeks. They didn't help much but they were far better than ignoring what the situation was.
Subj: Re:A Mom intervenes, too late?
Date: 94-10-01 19:27:24 EST
From: DawnCarl
Donna,
I echo what Susan has said. Don't beat yourself up over not moving faster with regard to your son. I too was prompted to move after my son was "expelled" from a toddler group at the local YMCA. I, too, was placated when my pediatrician said, "Don't worry, he'll grow out of it." or "Remember, boys don't develop as quickly as girls". Early intervention is important, but intervening when you did was the right thing to do. My son didn't begin programming until just after his third birthday. I regret that shortly after that, our (then) home state began aggressive early intervention child find procedures. For years I kept thinking, "If only this and if only that..." My son is doing really well now. I on the other hand am actively involved in early intervention, spurred on by my experience and hoping to prevent other mothers from going through what you and I have.
Hang in there. Have you gotten a diagnosis on your son?
Subj: EI Information
Systems
Date: 94-10-10 21:01:06 EST
From: GREGHOUSE
Hi!
I work as a data coordinator for NYC Early Intervention. I am intrested in information and payment systems related to EI and the IFSP process.
Please E-mail GREGHOUSE me or call me at 212-226-0434 Gregory Neuhaus
Subj:
Re: A Mom intervenes, too late?
Date: 94-11-02 22:51:11 EST
From: PhiloRapp
Kudos for you, mom. After I left teaching special needs when my boys were born (14 months apart!), I was told any quirky behaviors I noticed in my youngest were "me just missing teaching." Not so, it turns out he is autistic.
So, I completely agree. Trust your gut.
Paula
Subj: ICC Parents
Date: 94-11-04 20:21:47 EST
From: C1NDYSUE
How many ICC parents are out here? I just created a folder in the disAbilities section under general discussions to share experiences of Early Intervention Services. I will check this folder as well in the future.
Cindy C. in WV
Subj: EI & Rare Disorders
Date: 94-11-06 17:00:01 EST
From: HW7552
ECSE grad student/teacher/program director having much difficulty finding
info on galactosemia, an autosomal recessive (metabolic) gene disorder;
parent support groups; neonatal screenings; enzyme replacement and nutrition
therapies, relative to this disorder. Any & all info needed ASAP. Please
reply or FAX (312) 338-7467. Ms. Heidi
P.S. In Illinois, EI & ECSE both cover birth through age 5
Subj: Speech
Language Development
Date: 94-11-20 21:55:55 EST
From: CD1WRITER
An excellent video: "A Child's First Words" explains the connection between
delayed speech (18 to 24 months) and learning disabilities. It is useful for
parents and other family members, as well as preschool teachers, daycare
providers, and professionals in S&L services. Not expensive. Contact Learning
Disabilities Association.
Subj: Re:Speech Language Development
Date: 94-12-04 19:25:38 EST
From: Xmeg
I am a special educator working with children aged 3-6-I present information
on special education at major conferences etc... I am interested in helping
any parent/professional with information on special education including the
spectrum of inclusionary options available, special needs, etc. I have
always been and will continue to be an advocate for best practices.... This
is my first post so I hope it will be of value to you
Subj: Re:Infant
assessments
Date: 94-12-20 23:47:46 EST
From: Elaine8125
To DCCarlson:
I like the Carolina Curriculum for Handicapped Infants (Chapel Hill, NC) and the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (they have a new version-very good). Also, familiar with play-based assessment?
Elaine
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 94-12-20 23:50:05 EST
From: Elaine8125
Hi. My special interest has been with children with autism, PDD...my MA
specialized in this area (autism/SED). Things have really changed in this
area in terms of intervention lately (thank goodness!!) Seems to be moving
away from Behavior Mod to more psycho/educational approach. Love to talk
more...
Subj: Inclusion
Date: 94-12-21 00:06:56 EST
From: Elaine8125
As you might have guesses, I'm new here!! What fun! At my center/home based program in Central California we are "including" our parents and infants/toddlers in the local Adult School Mommy and Me classes. A few glitches at first but has become moderately successful. Anyone else out there experiencing the same or interested in hearing more??
Subj:
Re: Inclusion
Date: 95-01-01 18:48:19 EST
From: Argonewt
Dear Elaine,
Wow what an amazing thing to read your message. I have just started to work in a MOM and Me group here in rural Maine....I have done the fisrt four of six weeks. Three parents and their kids. All single Moms, all young, all of the kids have been diagnosed with some kind of special need, but we have some families in the wings whose kids are not diagnosed, an amazing adventure....I'd love to talk more. How did you get started? Where do your referrals come from ? How long is the program? Ours is only six weeks to start, thats all the funding will allow.Please write!!!!! Debbie F.
Subj: Re:PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDE
Date: 95-01-18 19:58:11 EST
From: Waddie2927
Hi, I'm new to this. I'm interested in hearing from other people who work in early intervention, specifically with PDD/Autism. I would be interested to know what curriculums you are using and how successful you find them. Signed WADDIE2927
Subj: shadow teachers??
Date: 95-01-18 20:05:15 EST
From: Huntley974
I'm the father of a 4 1/2 year old boy with a language delay. He speaks, albeit in incomplete sentences, and fits in quite comfortably in his "normal" school , but both his LT and the educational consultant we've consulted have urged us to think about hiring a "shadow teacher" for him. This would be to further help his language and communication skills (both with teachers and other kids), and- presumably- by extension his social skills. Does ANYBODY out there have experience/advice for me on this subject. I've really been striking out. What are the pros and cons??? Thanks for any help.
Subj: Re:ecse
Date: 95-01-25 23:08:03 EST
From: Bsktcas
Hello! I am new to the early intervention folder, I have taught a variety of special ed. groups (various ages). I just started EI in November - I really enjoy it! I am home - based- through a hospital. I live in NY - Long Island. I have read through this folder and I was wondering if anyone had experience moving from DD center-based to EI home based?? Also, I used to have a thematic based "curriculm" that I expanded to incorprate most domains......any suggestions on haw to do this in EI home based setting??? I hope all this has made sense.. Thanks for your in-put.
Bsktcas
Alison
:-)
Subj: OH Yeah.....
Date: 95-01-25 23:09:22 EST
From: Bsktcas
I forgot to ask .....what is Zero to Three????
Alison
Bsktcas
Subj: Re:OH Yeah.....
Date: 95-02-04 01:30:50 EST
From: HWeiman
Zero to Three is a professional publication for early interventionists. They have a new Diagnostic Classification Manual for 0-3 out now too. Available through the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs (2000 14th St. North, Suite 380, Arlington, VA 2220, (703) 528-4300, 1-800-899-4301) The diagnostic manual was developed by a task force co-chaired by Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder. Saw a seminar about the draft of it last year, before it went to press, and it sounds like a great companion to the DSM-IV. Ms. Heidi (ECE & ECSE)
Subj: On the ICC?
Date: 95-02-08 19:29:22 EST
From: DawnCarl
Hi. I've been away for a while, so it's nice to get back to this folder.
Anyone out there serving on either their state or their local ICC (Intercoordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers)? Did you receive any orientation material when you joined your council? If so, what sort of information did you receive? If you received no information or feel the information you received was inadequate, what sort of information would you have found helpful? Thanks for you help.
Dawn
Subj: Re:A Mom intervenes, too late?
Date: 95-02-09 10:46:41 EST
From: WAMPANOAG3
I just wanted to let everyone know: never roll over and play dead for people who say you are over reacting! No doctor knows your child as well as you do and the sooner these health care providers figure out that its better to worry and go through the hassle of finding out the kid is fine than to brush it off and harm the kid in the long run. Just know that it best to find a doctor who will listen to you and will GUIDE you to the best decision. They shouldn't be dictating what to do. That's like playing God.
Subj: Early Intervention Help!
Date: 95-02-17 21:48:12 EST
From: MDMfamily
I am a parent of a 10 mo old with Down Syndrome. Florida is eliminating Part H effective 6/95. My county is scrambling to figure out what we are going to do. Right now, there really isn't any EI, only therapy that is contracted out to different facilities. I'm working with our child services dept to help develop an alternative. WE NEED IDEAS? WHAT WORKS? What is Mom and Me? Is homebound better than center-based? Any model programs we can try to imitate? HELP, HELP, HELP.
Please email me directly as I never read this folder. Thanks!
Subj: Play
Ideas
Date: 95-02-20 20:22:59 EST
From: DanaRN
Fiqure I'd take advantage of the expertise in this area. I am a nurse and mom
of three young children. One of my children (an identical twin) is challenged
with cerebral palsy (spastic quad) and cortical vision impairment. He sees an
OT and PT weekly, and a great early childhood vision teach 3x/month. I
believe his vision is slowly improving. I am trying to educate myself as much
as possible on his special needs, but one of my greatest challenges is
finding ideas for play. His current favorites are mylar paper and "pet
sqeaky" toys. I'd love to hear from anyone who has play ideas for
infants/toddlers with motor and visual disabilities, or any other
information or resources that we may find helpful. Thanks. My e-mail is
DanaRN
Subj: Earlry Intervention Services
Date: 95-02-21 21:00:43 EST
From: ISP
As someone who is in the position of determining appropriate services for infants & toddlers, and their families under the EI law, I am searching for information about what types of services are available throughout the Country. I often hear that other staes spend less on EI than NY, but I cannot find out what types or amounts of services are delivered or how much service a family typically receives. Any information about this would be wonderful, including whether or not a child recieves services from multiple providers or more typically a primary interventionist, how often services are delivered, what types of settings are utilized, etc. Please e-mail directly. Thanks!
ISP
Subj: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Date: 95-03-04 16:04:01 EST
From: Bsktcas
Hello!
I am looking for anyone who might have information about Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. I have a little gir,l on my csaeload, who is suspected to have this syndrome and I am haveing difficulty finding info. If you know anything or have a good resource please let me know.
Thanks!
Alison
Subj: men working in ECSE/EI
Date: 95-04-01 20:10:34 EST
From: Seiger
I am a man just starting to work in the field of Early Childhood Special Education/Early Intervention. I am currently working with five and sox year olds in a public elementary school setting. However, Minnesota offers a license covering birth to seven years, so I have the potential to work with kids of any age b-7. I am finishing my MA and am interested in talking to and getting information from other men working in this field. Right now I know of only about three other men in the St. Paul, Minneapolis area. I would like to heard from anyone anywhere who is a man or knows a man working in this field.
You can email using my screen name Seiger.
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
Lee
Subj: Re: Inclusion
Date: 95-04-02 03:48:33 EST
From: Ty Reg
We had a program like this in our town and it was fabulous for all concerned.
Don't let that funding run out! Integrating Mommy and Me classes is a
positive step toward "inclusion from birth."
Subj: Re:Seeking early
interventionist
Date: 95-04-16 10:41:17 EST
From: KEMMO
Hello Dawn & all Early interventionis,
I too would like to share info. I have been in this area almost 20 yrs. I
work with both 0 to 3 and 3 to 5 in Ia. We have a variety of programs. I'd
like to set up a chat soon, please e mail me if interested in joining
in.maurine email - KEMMO
Subj: NYC Early Intervention
Date: 95-04-26 11:11:45 EST
From: NYCEI
Introducing NYC Early Intervention via AOL
NYC Early Intervention can be E-mailed at NYCEI
We in NYC would like to talk to other EI programs and parents see how EI is working in other locations. We have many implementation issues that we would like to share experiences with other EI programs. Please E-mail us to discuss the EI program in NYC.
Account Administrator Gregory Neuhaus Data Coordinator
Subj: EI Folder Area!
Date: 95-05-03 22:56:42 EST
From: PDHPenny
I'm so excited to find this folder area!! I have looked several times for an area such as this but guess I didn't look in the right place. I work in an ECI program in West Texas. I'm pretty new to this & am excited to find another set of resources. I work with 0-3. I work mostly in a rural area near a larger town. I'd love to correspond with others & learn more from all of you more experienced teachers!
Penny (PDHPenny)
Subj: Re:EI Folder Area!
Date: 95-05-10 20:23:55 EST
From: LTroudy
I work within our school district and SELPA to provide appropriate placement to children birth to k ( mostly 3-5 though) We have a team of 3 that go into the homes and complete an assessment. The team is myself, the RSP, a speech and language path and a school psych. It is really funa and we have failry extensive services to offer in our district and through our SELPA . We service 24 children currently in our preschool SDC and 13 with DIS services 2 -3 x per week. We refer out our low incidence cases, but still remain the case carriers. If you want any info on what we do write me at L Troudy
Subj:
TWINS in Early Intervention
Date: 95-05-31 17:16:47 EST
From: DanaRN
I am writing an article on Early Intervention in a magazine for families of
multiples. I would love to hear comments or experiences people have had
working with children who are multiples.Please e-mail me @
DanaRN
Thanks alot!
Subj: Re:Earlry Intervention Services
Date: 95-06-07 10:09:41 EST
From: SwanE4DDKC
please send same information to me/ swane4ddkc
Subj: Re:Speech Language
Development
Date: 95-06-07 10:16:12 EST
From: SwanE4DDKC
I'm writing a paper on EI please send any info you can on interventions that
are working for 0-5
Subj: Re:Infant assessments
Date: 95-06-07 10:19:25 EST
From: SwanE4DDKC
please add me to this question/ Swane4ddkc
Subj: Title 6 Information
Date: 95-06-28 15:42:58 EST
From: Trunz
I am looking for information on the History of Early Intervention for a Grade School reserach paper. I would appreciate any help or guidance in this matter. I am specifically interested in Title 6.
Thanks,
Jim Trunzo (TRUNZ)
Subj: transdisciplinary
Date: 95-06-29 17:49:41 EST
From: Gopackrsgo
I am writing my master's research paper on transdisciplinary approach to
assessmment and services for early childhood exceptional education. I would
love to hear any pros or cons families have experienced who encountered this
method of providing services.
Subj: Re:transdisciplinary
Date: 95-06-30 22:31:40 EST
From: PDHoward
I am a teacher in an early intervention program which uses a transdisciplinary approach. I'd be happy to give you any information I have if you are interested in that angle.
Penny
(also PDHPenny)
Subj: Early Intervention Programs
Date: 95-07-11 11:33:32 EST
From: PCC Tim
Check out the Education Pages from the Family Empowerment Pages......
There is loads of stuff for Special Education and Links to NEC-TAS and the
ARC........
web address....http://wvlink.mpl.com/users/casten_t/downsyn1.html
enjoy!
Subj: New to Early Intervention
Date: 95-07-21 20:26:10 EST
From: IWilkins
I am a new director of an early intervention center for physically disabled kids 0-3 Yrs. We also do out-patient services and family support. Anyone with similar experience, I would appreciate advice!
E-mail me at: IWilkins@aol.com
Thanks!
Subj: Job Prospects in Michigan
Date: 95-08-01 18:44:22 EST
From: SWEST27
I would appreciate any information about the ECI field in the Michigan area.
My husband is interviewing near Ann Arbor. Presently, I am a program
supervisor for home and center-based ECI.
Subj: Re:Speech Language
Development
Date: 95-08-15 23:25:00 EST
From: AmyBetts
Could you give me the address of where I could order this video. Also would it be appropriate to show to parents of 3 year olds that have not developed speech?
Amy
Subj: Re:Infant assessmentsto DCCCarls
Date: 95-08-19 13:12:31 EST
From: Mimpma
I I am a psychologist working in early intervention and have developed a
successful method of assessing infants using Piagetian theory. If there are
any other psychologists in early intervention who would like to discuss,
please use this forum. Thanks! Mimpa
Subj: Re: PL 99-457
Date: 95-08-22 20:57:38 EST
From: Lawmax
Hi. I'm a ped SLP specializing in EI. I have heard from therapists in other states as well as one parent who doesn't know about this law guaranteeing free services. Isn't this a federal law or am I crazy? One parent pays up to $60 or so a visit and her son gets OT, PT, ST and cognitive therapy many times a week.
Any info would be appreciated.
Allison
Subj: Regular Preschool w/Support
Date: 95-08-27 16:10:47 EST
From: Ty Reg
I am looking for programs where children qualifying for early intervention services are receiving them at regular preschool sites.
Is this something that is becoming common?
Subj: Re:Regular Preschool
w/Support
Date: 95-08-28 06:40:06 EST
From: Zanacu
In Syracuse, NY it is becoming much more common for children, especially
those who are defined as having mild to moderate needs, to get special
education and therapy support in regular preschool settings. This has had
varying degrees of success, dependent upon the amount of consultation
provided and the training of the preschool staff. I think that it is a very
good model for providing services, but just like at olderlevels, there has to
be sufficient training and planning time for staff.
Subj: Re:Regular
Preschool w/Support
Date: 95-08-28 06:41:13 EST
From: Zanacu
In Syracuse, NY it is becoming much more common for children, especially
those who are defined as having mild to moderate needs, to get special
education and therapy support in regular preschool settings. This has had
varying degrees of success, dependent upon the amount of consultation
provided and the training of the preschool staff. I think that it is a very
good model for providing services, but just like at olderlevels, there has to
be sufficient training and planning time for staff.
Subj: Sliding Fee Scale
for EI
Date: 95-08-29 17:59:23 EST
From: JUCH
NJ just implemted an up to 2 hour limit of services at no cost to families,
driven by the needs indentified on IFSP. Any additional services can be
obtained by a sliding fee & availabilty. What are others getting out there
we'd like to know.
Subj: EI Specialists Networking
Date: 95-08-29 22:57:44 EST
From: THE 2 REVS
Directing an urban EI program (ages 0-5) for 150 children in center and
home-based settings. Interested in talking w/ others about
* Outside funding sources (other than OMH/MR, Sch. Dist., MA)
* Getting & keeping staff
* Getting & Keeping therapists
* MA billing
* Keeping units of service up
* Transportation
* Tracking direct & indirect service
Anything else you would like to discuss.
Maybe we could get a chat room or do Email.
Email me at The2Revs@aol.com
Subj: re: Regular Preschool w/ suppt.
Date: 95-08-29 23:26:42 EST
From: THE 2 REVS
RE: Regular Preschool w/ suppt
FROM: The2Revs
The model preferred by our funders (OMH/MR and School District) is some kind of "integrated" programming. However, our families do not have the money to pay for the "typical" part of the program (ie the regular preschool) and EI funding will only pick up the "specialized" piece. This is a little less of the problem with over three's who have the possibility of HeadStart. The younger children we end up keeping in segregated programming longer than we ought just because there basically IS no alternative for which funding is provided.
We are looking at opening a new center. The proposal began with two side-by-side programs with possibilities for integrated programming (joint play area, certain other activies); now we are being told we cannot even start this program if the EI children will not be in integrated programming for most of the day. We have no idea how successful we will be in finding funding for those "typical" children to go with the special needs children (families in our urban area are unlikely to be able to pay for such services) and are concerned about the fact that we will fill some of our slots with "typical" children and will have less slots for "special" children when we have many special needs children waiting for programming.
(I am conscious of the difficulties in describing the two parties in this type of programming, but hope that it is at least clear what kind of potential programming is being discussed. Please advise me if there are more current terms being used.)
Let's talk. Maybe a chat room sometime and/or Email.
Subj: Moved from another folder
Date: 95-08-31 20:12:22 EST
From: SusanS29
Subj: Questions for educators 95-08-29 13:32:40 EDT
From: MIDItools
Posted on: America Online
As an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, would you find a traveling
motor skill curriculum (lesson plans, simple equipment, evaluation ideas and
consultation) helpful or a hinderance? Do you know any schools who utilize
this type of motor programming?? If so, could you let me know how it is
perceived and whether or not it is working well?? Thank you so much! If
possible, please email your responses to my school address:
schl0178@gold.tc.umn.edu
Subj: Re:EI Specialists Networking
Date: 95-09-09 23:40:07 EST
From: C1ndysue1
Please let me know if you schedule a chat...I am extremely interested. I work in Early Intervention, serve on the SICC and the LICC. I was just informed that I will serve on another council as well that pertains to E/I.
Cindy, mom to Mattie who is 24 months old
Subj: INFO WANTED
Date: 95-09-10 18:35:36 EST
From: StacyRBJ
I AM CURRENTLY WORKED ON MY MASTERS AND WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT
TYPES OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Subj: Re:INFO WANTED
Date: 95-09-14 17:02:13 EST
From: Punxsy Pat
EI programs
Center based programs (partial hospitalization, or approved private
schools)regular preschool or daycares with supportive intervention or
consultative services, supportive intervention in the home, social language
classes, and infant stimulation classes. to name a few!
punxsypat
Subj: Re:INFO WANTED
Date: 95-09-15 11:07:59 EST
From: StacyRBJ
Would like more information on infant stimulation programs - would strategies are used, how are they organized, what is the parent involvment, what specialists are involved, etc.
Subj: Re:Infant assessmentsto DCCCarls
Date: 95-09-15 20:40:54 EST
From: MISHWAX
Sounds interesting, would love to hear more about it. I am currenlty doing assessments for 0-3 yr olds and traditional methods are not often the best.
Please post response or email
Subj: RE: NYC Early Intervention
Date: 95-09-16 18:23:22 EST
From: Wchestbdog
I am currently Intake Coordinator at a sp ed preschool in the Riverdale area,
serving the 2.2-5 yr old population. I've been in the field for four years
and while this is not an overly long priod of time, I feel that I have a very
good working knowledge of EI and Preschool programs. EI inNYC stinks. If
you are not an initial service coordinator and/or do not have one on site,
you're up ----- creek without a paddle!! Add to this problem the fact that
EI pays lousy and you have a recipe for programs dropping EI so fast your
head will spin!!!! Unfortunately it is the children who will lose out the
most. This is a dilemma that I as both an Initisl Service Coordinator and an
Intake Coordinator face daily. Any suggestions?
Subj: Early Intervention
Date: 95-09-19 20:00:36 EST
From: PDHPenny
I work for an EI program in Texas. We are a home based program. Ours is based out of a school district. We employ teachers (I'm one of 20 or so) early intervention specialists (non-degree teachers) social workers, therapists, nurse, dietician, diagnostician. We have a non-profit agency where we contract for other therapy services.
As a teacher I provide home teaching, case management & service coordination. Our program serves about 300 0-3's in one larger school district & the 12 surrounding counties. I work in one of the rural areas for a special ed co-op.
I'd love the chance to network & exchange ideas. Please add me to the list for a chat or e-mail topic.
Penny
Subj: Re:Early Intervention
Date: 95-09-24 12:38:23 EST
From: Argonewt
I teach in a center based EI program in central Maine. We serve the 0-5 population. I have been working for the same agency for the past nine years. We have two centers one located in an urban area the other located in a" more" rural setting. We serve almost 175 kids per school year and have added a "summer session " to both centers in the summer of 95. I've worked at both sites. We have worked at including typically developing children in our program too. This has worked best when we start in the infant/ toddler group. I would like to share ideas,etc.
Debbie
Subj: re:hypotonicity & attent deficit
Date: 95-09-28 16:35:05 EST
From: PGomori
I would like to know the relationship between hypotonicity and learning
disabilities. Any articles, books or thoughts would be much appreciated
My address is Pgomori
Subj: Transitioning PreK-K
Date: 95-10-02 17:00:39 EST
From: HLC 594
I am in need of any information, formal or informal on planning for the transition from PreK-K. A fellow teacher is researching this subject and I offered to help her out.
* Holly (HLC 594)
*
* Subj: Re:PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDE
Date: 95-10-03 02:10:20 EST
From: Member4373
You may find the most appropriate info. under Autism. Please don't let that diagnosis scare you. With appropriate treatment your little one can do well. E mail me for more info.
Nancy
Member 4373
Subj: Re:ecseElaine
Date: 95-10-03 02:29:25 EST
From: Member4373
I'm a parent of a 4 yr. old dxed with Autism at 2....now doing great!
Looking to bring best services for children with Autism to VA.
Let's talk!
Member
4373
Subj: Re:hypotonicity & attent deficit
Date: 95-10-09 21:12:18 EST
From: TracysMom
I believe that both of these diagnosis can be associated with vestibular processing problems, a.k.a. sensory integration disorder. The vestibular system is responsible for processing sensations of gravity and movement. Proper vestibular processing is responsible for the development of proper muscle tone. (Your muscles respond to the pull of gravity, but of you don't percieve the sensation, your muscles don't respond and you get hypotonic) Kids with vestibular processing disorders can be hyper-active because they are desperately trying to feel grounded. The more they fidget, run, jumpo and climb (seeking out proprioceptive stimulation) the more "organized" they feel. Imagine how anxious you would be if you couldn't feel the full weight of your body as you tried to sit straight in a chair for more than a few minutes. Some of my worst nightmares are about trying to run away from something but I feel as if I'm trying to run underwater or on the moon. This is how I imagine it feels to people with poor vestibular processing. On the other hand, there are other people who's perceive vestibular sensation too intensely and are in perpetual fear of falling. I've seen kids at both ends of the spectrum and in my opinion these are some of the cruelest disorders I can imagine. My son suffers a very subtle sensory integration disorder, and I thank God for sensory integration therapy. It is a truly wonderful thing.
The late Jean Ayres developed the theory of sensory integration in
Torrance, CA. If you would like info on SI, you can E-mail me and I'll send
you several excellent resources. Good luck. Lisa
Subj: Re:hypotonicity &
attent deficit
Date: 95-10-10 07:43:39 EST
From: SusanS29
"Kids with vestibular processing disorders can be hyper-active because they are desperately trying to feel grounded."
Problem with this is that hyperactivity is not the central problem with ADD. Hyperactivity is just a symptom of what's going on in the brain in a fairly global way, not just one area. Multiple parts of the brain are involved in ADD.
If the problem you describe is causing the child's activity *it isn't
ADD.*
Subj: Early Intervention for Dyspraxia
Date: 95-10-11 16:21:08 EST
From: FunkyC1419
I am looking for resources for a family in Binghamton, NY area with 2 year
old diagnosed with developmental dyspraxia. Clinics, schools, E.I programs,
whatever is available. Thanks.
Subj: Re:Regular Preschool w/Support
Date: 95-10-16 22:35:38 EST
From: Pertzmar
I am designing, with soon-to-be implementing a LRE option for our EC-EEN
program here in Stoughton, WI. We have received a grant to expand the
services we are providing children with special needs and their families. We
have an advisory committee composed of teachers within and outside of the
district, administrators, parents and a rep from the county 0-3 program. Our
first meeting is this Thurs. At that meeting we will be sharing the
preliminary ideas, forms, procedures, etc. I'm excited about it, but
continue to be amazed that LRE is such a big deal, still, in 1995. Afterall,
this is the law!
Subj: Re:Transitioning PreK-K
Date: 95-10-16 22:40:34 EST
From: Pertzmar
We have just finished a manual on Transitioning EC-EEN students into Kindergarten, following a two-year trial and revamping. We are now revamping services again, but would be willing to send you this year's version. How do I get it to you?
Marj
Subj: Re:PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDE
Date: 95-10-17 21:33:51 EST
From: LarryL1064
Beware of this diagnosis. I am a School Psychologist who works with 3-5 year olds and often have private psychologists in the community give this diagnosis upon a child coming to our program. PDD is often referred to when the diagnosis resembles autism. However, there are psychologists who use PDD more globally to refer to developmental delays. Read your report carefully, get some help with terms or numbers you may not be familiar with and then go from there.
Good luck and let me know what happens.
Barb
Subj: Re:ICC Parents
Date: 95-10-17 21:38:19 EST
From: LarryL1064
I am not a parent involved in a local ICC, but a School Psychologist who serves 3-5 year olds and serves as a member of our ICC. I would love to know what you all are doing. Our ICC just seems to be walking in quick sand. There are lots of great suggestions of how we can get information out to parents and coordination of services, but nothing gets accomplished. We've even formed subcomittees, and they also make no progress. I know this could be a very useful source to the community, but we need some help getting there.
GABarb
Subj: Re:Early Intervention Specia
Date: 95-11-01 14:58:52 EST
From: Simonedtf
I have a BSEd in early childhood ed. and am interested in the Early
Intervention field. Any info. or advice on how to go about that? I am
certified K-4 in reg. ed. at this time and have been teaching for 13 years
now.
Subj: Pioneering program
Date: 95-11-02 19:26:23 EST
From: SEAPIG
I have just been hired by a private preschool to oversee an inclusion program
for children with special needs. I have children with a very wide range of
disabilities. I am looking for information on assessments for instruction,
diagnostic instruments, and instructional strategies. Any help, resources,
or information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. You can send
the message to SEAPIG. In case you're wondering this is the name of the
helicopter my husband flew in the Navy. Thanks
Subj: Re:Early Intervention
Specia
Date: 95-11-03 21:22:20 EST
From: PDHPenny
Contact the state office for early intervention services. They should be able to give you information on programs in your area or the area you are interested in. In Texas, programs are run by school districts (where I work), educational service centers, MHMR programs, Easter Seals programs, hospitals, etc. so there are lots of types of opportunities.
Where are you located & are you interested in relocating?
Would be interested in the information you receive.
Penny
Subj: Re: Early Intervention
Date: 95-12-03 00:50:08 EST
From: Brendemuhl
I too am wondering what some E.I. teachers are doing with parents with low
parenting skills and will not follow through with requests for their
children. Please write to me at Brendemuhl
Subj: Re:Infant assessments DCCarl
Date: 95-12-03 00:54:23 EST
From: Brendemuhl
Although the assessment doesn't offer a lot of skill in each area, I really like the Battelle
Subj: Minnesota E.I.
Date: 95-12-03 01:09:16 EST
From: Brendemuhl
I'm wondering if any of you are from Minnesota and how your program works.
I am an Infant Interventionist and am very interested in what your programs
are like. Please write back to me with your story at Brendemuhl.com
Brendemuhl
Subj: diagnosis
Date: 95-12-06 14:17:38 EST
From: Dalloway35
My ten month old son was given the Bayley mental assessment test and was found to be delayed in all areas by three to four months. I have been referred for pt/ot evaluation but have not been given a diagnosis. Is it too soon to determine what his problems might be? What type of specialist would look for genetic or other physical causes for his delays. Should he receive any other assessments? What type of interventions should he receive and what kind of progress should I expect?
Thanks
Subj: Re:diagnosis
Date: 95-12-06 23:49:17 EST
From: HBarker732
Remeber that the Bayley is a test that looks at current development and is
NOT a predictor of future abilities. Educators of young children don't
usually "diagnose"- (especially at the initial assessment phase)-we look at
what skills the child has, what he/she doesn't have, and try to figure out
what to do differently to move them along. The teacher who gets to know your
child over time is the person who will let you know what kind of progress to
expect.
Subj: Re:diagnosis
Date: 95-12-09 20:04:14 EST
From: Valsudur
As pointed out, mental tests at that age aren't a concrete indicator.
But if you are concerned, I think the first person to talk to is your pediatrician. They can refer to you a genetics specialist (can't remember the excact name).
Based on your discussion with the PED, from there if you still have concerns, you can call your local State Regional Center and see what other options, testing you should check into.
