Answering Questions About Your Child’s Disabilities
Have you ever felt that people judge you, look at you differently, or comment on your parenting when your child starts screaming in the grocery store because they don’t know how to communicate their...
View ArticleHandling Picky Eaters
Picky eating is a common challenge families encounter. For a variety of reasons, some children are very selective about the foods they will eat. Children may not like certain textures, colors, shapes,...
View ArticleFood to Grow
We, as parents, want our children to have it all. We want health and happiness for them. While there are some things that we cannot control, we can make the choice early in our children’s lives to...
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 ArticlePositive Talk Builds Confidence
Babies and toddlers tune into messages from their caregivers. They are aware of their caregivers’ emotions and listen to their words. Because very young children are deeply connected with and tuned...
View ArticleYou Are What Your Child Needs
Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers often describe moments when they are watching, waiting, wondering, and worrying about their young children. They wonder whether their fussy baby is...
View ArticleBuild Skills When Exploring Outdoors
Warm weather means it is a great time to explore the outdoors. Outside play is a wonderful opportunity to work on early intervention (EI) outcomes. Talk with your EI team about strategies and...
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View ArticleIntroduction to Early Intervention (EI) Live Video Visits: Frequently Asked...
This PDF is also available in text format. Intro Text of PDF Live video visits (i.e., telehealth or teletherapy) enable you to receive EI services during COVID-19. Live video visits are new to...
View ArticleTechnology for Live Video Visits
This PDF is also available in text format. Technology Text of PDF Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) may enable you to receive early intervention (EI) services during COVID-19. Live...
View ArticleA Description of Live Video Visits
This PDF is also available in text format. Description Text of PDF Live video visits (e.g., telehealth or teletherapy) enable you and your child to receive early intervention (EI) services during...
View ArticleVolume 33, Issue 4 (Winter 2021)
Selected articles are available in full text. EInewsletterWinter21 Selected Articles: Does winter give you “the blues”? Are you less active in the winter than during warmer months? If so, we have some...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: Indoor Fun
This PDF is also available in text format. IndoorFun Text of PDF Indoor play can be great for working on early intervention outcomes. Positive interactions between you and your child are key to...
View ArticleEI Services COVID-19 Family Update
March 25, 2021 We hope you and your family are doing well. This is an update from the Early Intervention Clearinghouse about relevant resources for the Early Intervention (EI) Program during COVID-19....
View ArticleLive Video Visits, Phone Consultations, and In-Person Early Intervention (EI)...
This PDF is also available in text format. WhatsRight3-25-21 Text of PDF Live Video Visits, Phone Consultations, and In-Person Early Intervention (EI) Services: What’s Right for My Family? You can...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: Outdoor Fun
This PDF is also available in text format. OutdoorFun Text of PDF Outdoor play can be great for working on early intervention outcomes. Positive interactions between you and your child are key to...
View ArticleVolume 34, Issue 1 (Spring 2021)
This PDF is also available in text format. EInewsletterSpr21 Text of PDF By Nicole Hamp and Amy Zimmerman Lead poisoning is one of the greatest environmental health hazards facing young children. Each...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Resuming In-Person Early Intervention...
The Bureau of Early Intervention (EI) has worked with stakeholders to determine how to best provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the best available information, in-person services...
View ArticleSpring Newsletter Looks at Lead Poisoning
May 2021 The Spring 2021 edition of the Early Intervention Clearinghouse newsletter is available on our website in English and Spanish. Our main story looks at the effects of lead poisoning on young...
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