Early Intervention

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This list provides resources and information about the early intervention system in Illinois. Please visit the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse for more information.

IEL Resources

Tip Sheet: Autism: Be Aware of the Signs
Tip Sheet: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Tip Sheet: Is My Child OK?
Tip Sheet: Understanding and Accepting Differences: Why Can’t Maria Walk?
Tip Sheet: What Is Developmental Screening?
Q&A: Finding Help for Young Children With Special Needs
Podcast: Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities in Child Care
Resource List: Moving from Early Intervention to PreK: What Parents and Caregivers Want to Know

Web Resources

Getting Started in Early Intervention
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
This page includes information on making a referral to a local Child & Family Connections office (CFC) for an evaluation. All CFC offices have a parent liaison on staff to provide consultation to EI teams and families. Parent liaisons are parents or guardians of a child with special needs.
The Family’s Role in Early Intervention: How You Can Help Your Child
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Natural Environments: Where All Children Belong
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Who Is on Your Early Intervention Team?
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Talking with Your EI Service Providers
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Paying for EI Services
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
What’s in Your IFSP?
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
What Happens During a Typical EI Visit?
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Six-Month Review: An Important Part of the EI Process
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
Transition at Age 3: Leaving the Early Intervention Program
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
The Illinois Early Intervention Program: A Guide for Families
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
This resource includes information on the Illinois early intervention program, why EI services are important, how to find out whether your child is eligible for the EI program, starting and leaving EI services, your legal rights, and questions frequently asked by families.
What is Early Intervention?
Source: Early Intervention Training Program also in Spanish
This describes the potential members of an early intervention team and what a typical EI visit might look like.
Early Intervention Central Directory
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
This directory includes links to organizations and projects here in Illinois, working in early intervention, parenting, developmental delays, special needs, and related topics as well as a listing of early intervention research projects.
A Journey Through Early Intervention
Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse also in Spanish
This resource helps walk families through the various aspects of a family’s journey through early intervention and strategies to consider as you plan with the professionals on your team.

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Resource List

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:

Home

Intended audience(s):

Parents / Family

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):

Infants and Toddlers (Birth To Age 3)

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