The following checklist highlights important information that should be included in your child’s IEP. Information about your child’s background and demographics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, medical concerns, and previous interventions). A description of parent/caregiver concerns (e.g., concerns with communication skills, challenging behaviors, or motor skills). Your child’s Present Level of Performance (PLOP). The PLOP is… Read more Checklist for Developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Category: Preparing for Therapies and School Services
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Preparing for the IEP Meeting
It is important for you to feel prepared as you navigate your child’s IEP process. Consider the following tips in preparation for your child’s IEP meeting: Before Familiarize yourself with special education processes and laws and know your rights! Find out about specific services your school system Review your child’s records and their most recent… Read more Preparing for the IEP Meeting
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
List of Providers
A speech therapist, speech-language pathologist, or SLP evaluates and works with children with speech and language difficulties. A speech therapist can help improve children’s receptive communication, or their ability to understand others’ language and communication. A speech therapist also helps children’s expressive communication, or their ability to let people know their needs, wants, or ideas.… Read more List of Providers
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
State Early Intervention Information
See the list below for the website and phone number of the Early Intervention office in your state. Alabama Early Intervention Program (800) 543-3098 Alaska Early Intervention Infant Learning Program (ILP) (877) 477-3659 American Samoa Helping Hands Early Intervention Program (684) 699-4987 Arizona Arizona Early Intervention Program (AZEIP) (888) 592-0140 Arkansas First Connections (800) 643-8258… Read more State Early Intervention Information
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Questions to Ask During Goal-Setting
Specific: The goal is specific in naming the skill or subject area and the targeted result. Details matter! -Take me through the details on what my child will need to accomplish to meet this goal. Measurable: The goal is stated in a way that your child’s progress can be measured. That can be done using… Read more Questions to Ask During Goal-Setting
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Preparing for Therapies and School Services
Tip Sheets Building an Effective Team Action Plan | Spanish Building a Home-School Partnership Checklist for Developing IEP | Spanish Fast Fact – Home School From Early Intervention to Preschool: A Toolkit for Parents Guide to Individualized Education Programs [Autism Speaks] Home School Partnership/Building a Team Quick Tips | Spanish List of Providers | Spanish… Read more Preparing for Therapies and School Services
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.