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Parents Interacting with Infants (PIWI) Model
“PIWI” (“Parents Interacting with Infants”) is an early intervention model based on the premise that early development occurs within the context of the family and primary attachment relationships;...
View ArticleCookies at the Clearinghouse (Wednesday, December 5, 2018)
Come visit our wonderful lending library of books and DVDs on autism, education, early childhood, parenting, parenting children with special needs, and much more! Homemade Cookies & Punch! You...
View ArticleYou Have Everything You Need: Using Household Items for Early Intervention...
Children learn and develop through play, but does that mean you need to spend a lot of money on expensive toys? No. In fact, the best toys are often common household items. Young children learn best...
View ArticleSiblings as Role Models for Children With Disabilities
The sibling relationship is often the longest lasting family connection. Children growing up together in a home spend a significant amount of time with each other. This shared time builds a special...
View ArticleVolume 31, Issue 4 (Winter 2019)
Selected articles are available in text format. 2019Winter Selected Articles: Plan Ahead to Prevent Tantrums and Meltdowns During the Holidays The holidays can be an exciting time. Everyone may look...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: Let’s Get Dressed
This PDF is also available in text format. EInoteWin19 Text of PDF Everyday Early Intervention: Let’s Get Dressed Getting dressed is an everyday activity that is full of opportunities to work on EI...
View ArticleFamily Fun
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Books Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request...
View ArticleChallenging Behavior
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Books Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: Bubbles
This PDF is also available in text format. Bubbles Text of PDF Everyday Early Intervention: Bubbles Warm weather means it is a great time to explore the outdoors. Outside play is a wonderful...
View ArticleTechnology Resources for Families of Young Children
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse. Books Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: Technology Is Everywhere
This PDF is also available in text format. EInoteSpr19 Text of PDF Everyday Early Intervention: Technology Is Everywhere Technology is a part of everyday life. It can also be a valuable tool for early...
View ArticleVolume 32, Issue 1 (Spring 2019)
Selected articles are available in full text. 2019Spring Selected Articles: Tech Talk Today, parenting means finding a balance between time spent on devices and screen-free time. This isn’t so...
View ArticlePlanning for Summer (by Meghan Burke)
The summer can be a fun and challenging time. It can be liberating to not have school or daily routines. Without formal scheduling guidelines, you can choose your preferred activities. However, it can...
View ArticleVolume 32, Issue 2 (Summer 2019)
This PDF is also available in text format. EInewsletterSum19 Text of PDF You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate It can be difficult to advocate for your child. Depending on your child’s needs, you may...
View ArticleWhat’s in Your IFSP?
This PDF is also available in text format. EInoteSum19 Text of PDF What’s in Your IFSP? An Individualized Family Service Plan is developed for every child receiving services through the Illinois early...
View ArticleTech Talk (by Meghan Burke)
Today, parenting means finding a balance between time spent on devices and screen-free time. This isn’t so different from days when parents were tasked with setting limits on what programs you could...
View ArticleProviding Trauma-Informed Supports (by Meghan Burke)
With Senate Resolution 0099, Illinois declared May 15, 2019, as Trauma-Informed Awareness Day to highlight the impact of trauma and the importance of prevention and community resilience through...
View ArticleEncouraging Language Development (by Sarah Isaacs)
Learning begins at birth and encompasses all the interactions a baby experiences with people and the world around them. A mother’s calming voice, a sister’s squealing laughter, and a grandpa’s noisy...
View ArticlePlaying to Learn (by Jenna Weglarz-Ward)
Play is what children are made for and what they want to do best. Children learn by doing, touching, watching, and interacting with the world around them. Each child finds new and interesting ways to...
View ArticleWorking with EI Service Providers (by Meghan Burke)
How can you build a strong partnership with your early intervention (EI) provider that supports you, your child, and your family? Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself. Do I feel that my...
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