Family Update on EI during COVID-19
Sept 17, 2020 We hope you and your family are doing well. At the Early Intervention Clearinghouse (EIC), we plan to provide updates about early intervention in Illinois during COVID-19. As our second...
View ArticleFAQ about Transition from Early Intervention (EI) to School Services during...
TransitionGuidance-Family-Document-10-9Download TransitionGuidance-Family-Document-Spanish-10-9Download At age 3, children transition from early intervention (EI) to school services. Specifically,...
View ArticleVolume 33, Issue 3 (Fall 2020)
Selected articles are available in full text. EInewsletterFall20-1 Selected Articles: Take a break. Turn off your screen and grab a book. Read for yourself or read with your child. Did you know that...
View ArticleFun Books for Families
Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request a resource listed below (or ask your local public librarian). Look Inside Your Body Louie Stowell EDC, 2012 This book offers an...
View ArticleLet’s Move!
Infants and toddlers are people on the move! They use their bodies as tools for discovery. We see them wiggling, reaching, creeping, crawling, scooting, cruising, walking, dancing, and even running....
View ArticleResources for Occupational Therapists
Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request a resource listed below (or ask your local public librarian). Coming soon! Source
View ArticleResources for Physical Therapists
Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request a resource listed below (or ask your local public librarian). Coming soon! Source
View ArticleResources for Speech Language Pathologists
Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request a resource listed below (or ask your local public librarian). Coming soon! Source
View ArticleFamily Reading Time
Take a break. Turn off your screen and grab a book. Read for yourself or read with your child. Did you know that reading your child a book, magazine, or newspaper in front of your child makes an...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Resources from Illinois Early Learning
With COVID-19, our daily routines and activities have greatly changed. We are highlighting some resources that our sister project, Illinois Early Learning (IEL), has created to support families of...
View ArticlePlanning for Early Intervention During COVID-19
The Bureau of Early Intervention has created a team of stakeholders, including families, to develop a plan for early intervention during COVID-19. The purpose of the plan is to ensure the safety of...
View ArticleHandling Stress in Times of Crisis
With COVID-19, everyone seems to be experiencing some degree of stress. Further, stress can be hard to manage, especially with limited resources and time. As you may have already experienced, compared...
View ArticleHealthy Sleep Helps All
Bedtime battles are stressful for caregivers during all stages of early development. Challenges with a child’s sleep routine can begin in the newborn days with a fussy baby who is difficult to soothe....
View ArticleBedtime Mindfulness Activities
After the lights are low and the books are put away, try using a guided meditation to help ease the transition to sleep. Bedtime meditations can be very helpful to calm down the nervous system and...
View ArticleWhen I’m 3, Where Will I Be?
Transitions happen all around us. As parents, bringing our child home from the hospital is the first of many enormous transitions we will encounter. Then there will be transitions into child care, into...
View ArticlePlay and Learn Indoors
Winter can be challenging for families with infants and toddlers. The snow, rain, and cold may keep you indoors during playtimes. You can still work on early intervention outcomes when you cannot get...
View ArticleHow to Build Strong Family-Professional Partnerships
It is important for early intervention (EI) professionals and families to partner with one another. When professionals and families partner with each other, children make greater progress. Such...
View ArticleThe Role of the Service Coordinator in Early Intervention
Many families referred to early intervention often ask, “What is a service coordinator? What do they do?” The role of the service coordinator is unique, multifaceted, and complex. Service coordination...
View ArticlePlan Ahead to Prevent Tantrums and Meltdowns During the Holidays
The holidays can be an exciting time. Everyone may look forward to family gatherings, holiday trips, and breaks from school and child care. However, for young children, the holidays can be difficult....
View ArticleYou Are Your Child’s Best Advocate
It can be difficult to advocate for your child. Depending on your child’s needs, you may need to advocate for services, medical issues, and inclusion. You may wonder: How can I be the best advocate for...
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