EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
COMPREHENSIVE LICENSING EXAMINATION
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. An Early Intervention Specialist is conducting an intake with a family of a
20-month-old child recently referred for delayed expressive language.
Which action best reflects family-centered practice at this stage?
A. Explaining the standardized assessment results using clinical terminology
only
B. Directing the family to follow a pre-determined intervention plan
C. Eliciting the family’s priorities, routines, and concerns before
finalizing assessment and planning
D. Limiting family input to compliance with service recommendations
Italicized rationale: Family-centered practice requires collaboration,
respect for family priorities, and shared decision-making beginning at
intake, rather than clinician-driven planning.
2. A child qualifies for early intervention services under Part C of IDEA.
Which age range is legally covered by Part C services in the United States?
A. Birth to 18 months
B. Birth to 2 years
, C. Birth to 3 years
D. Birth to 5 years
Italicized rationale: Part C of IDEA mandates early intervention services for
infants and toddlers from birth up to age three who have developmental
delays or diagnosed conditions.
3. During an IFSP meeting, the team identifies outcomes that are measurable
and functional. Which outcome best meets IFSP criteria?
A. The child will improve gross motor skills within six months
B. The child will score higher on standardized motor tests
C. The child will independently transition from floor to standing during
daily play routines
D. The child will demonstrate age-appropriate motor development
Italicized rationale: IFSP outcomes must be functional, routine-based,
observable, and measurable within the child’s natural environment.
4. A premature infant born at 28 weeks gestation is now 10 months
chronological age. For eligibility and assessment purposes, which age
calculation is most appropriate?
A. Chronological age only
B. Gestational age only
C. Corrected (adjusted) age
, D. Developmental quotient
Italicized rationale: Corrected age accounts for prematurity and is used for
developmental assessment until approximately 24 months of age.
5. Which professional action best demonstrates adherence to ethical standards
in early intervention?
A. Providing services beyond one’s scope when shortages exist
B. Referring to another qualified professional when expertise is
exceeded
C. Continuing intervention without family consent
D. Sharing case details with colleagues without identifiers removed
Italicized rationale: Ethical practice requires professionals to work within
their scope and seek referrals when client needs exceed their competence.
6. An Early Intervention Specialist is coaching a caregiver during a home visit.
Which approach aligns with evidence-based caregiver coaching?
A. Modeling skills without caregiver participation
B. Completing therapy directly with the child
C. Guiding the caregiver to practice strategies during daily routines
D. Providing written instructions only
Italicized rationale: Coaching emphasizes caregiver competence through
guided practice, reflection, and problem-solving within natural routines.
, 7. Which assessment approach is most appropriate for determining functional
abilities in natural environments?
A. Norm-referenced standardized testing only
B. Criterion-referenced testing in a clinic
C. Authentic assessment through observation and caregiver interview
D. Developmental screening checklists alone
Italicized rationale: Authentic assessment captures functional performance
in everyday contexts and aligns with early intervention best practices.
8. A family expresses concern that services may stigmatize their child. What is
the most appropriate specialist response?
A. Reassure the family that intervention is mandatory
B. Minimize the family’s concern
C. Acknowledge concerns and discuss strengths-based, supportive
service delivery
D. Recommend delaying services until preschool
Italicized rationale: Addressing family concerns respectfully and
emphasizing strengths-based approaches supports engagement and trust.
9. Which condition automatically qualifies a child for early intervention
services in most jurisdictions?
A. Mild expressive language delay
COMPREHENSIVE LICENSING EXAMINATION
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. An Early Intervention Specialist is conducting an intake with a family of a
20-month-old child recently referred for delayed expressive language.
Which action best reflects family-centered practice at this stage?
A. Explaining the standardized assessment results using clinical terminology
only
B. Directing the family to follow a pre-determined intervention plan
C. Eliciting the family’s priorities, routines, and concerns before
finalizing assessment and planning
D. Limiting family input to compliance with service recommendations
Italicized rationale: Family-centered practice requires collaboration,
respect for family priorities, and shared decision-making beginning at
intake, rather than clinician-driven planning.
2. A child qualifies for early intervention services under Part C of IDEA.
Which age range is legally covered by Part C services in the United States?
A. Birth to 18 months
B. Birth to 2 years
, C. Birth to 3 years
D. Birth to 5 years
Italicized rationale: Part C of IDEA mandates early intervention services for
infants and toddlers from birth up to age three who have developmental
delays or diagnosed conditions.
3. During an IFSP meeting, the team identifies outcomes that are measurable
and functional. Which outcome best meets IFSP criteria?
A. The child will improve gross motor skills within six months
B. The child will score higher on standardized motor tests
C. The child will independently transition from floor to standing during
daily play routines
D. The child will demonstrate age-appropriate motor development
Italicized rationale: IFSP outcomes must be functional, routine-based,
observable, and measurable within the child’s natural environment.
4. A premature infant born at 28 weeks gestation is now 10 months
chronological age. For eligibility and assessment purposes, which age
calculation is most appropriate?
A. Chronological age only
B. Gestational age only
C. Corrected (adjusted) age
, D. Developmental quotient
Italicized rationale: Corrected age accounts for prematurity and is used for
developmental assessment until approximately 24 months of age.
5. Which professional action best demonstrates adherence to ethical standards
in early intervention?
A. Providing services beyond one’s scope when shortages exist
B. Referring to another qualified professional when expertise is
exceeded
C. Continuing intervention without family consent
D. Sharing case details with colleagues without identifiers removed
Italicized rationale: Ethical practice requires professionals to work within
their scope and seek referrals when client needs exceed their competence.
6. An Early Intervention Specialist is coaching a caregiver during a home visit.
Which approach aligns with evidence-based caregiver coaching?
A. Modeling skills without caregiver participation
B. Completing therapy directly with the child
C. Guiding the caregiver to practice strategies during daily routines
D. Providing written instructions only
Italicized rationale: Coaching emphasizes caregiver competence through
guided practice, reflection, and problem-solving within natural routines.
, 7. Which assessment approach is most appropriate for determining functional
abilities in natural environments?
A. Norm-referenced standardized testing only
B. Criterion-referenced testing in a clinic
C. Authentic assessment through observation and caregiver interview
D. Developmental screening checklists alone
Italicized rationale: Authentic assessment captures functional performance
in everyday contexts and aligns with early intervention best practices.
8. A family expresses concern that services may stigmatize their child. What is
the most appropriate specialist response?
A. Reassure the family that intervention is mandatory
B. Minimize the family’s concern
C. Acknowledge concerns and discuss strengths-based, supportive
service delivery
D. Recommend delaying services until preschool
Italicized rationale: Addressing family concerns respectfully and
emphasizing strengths-based approaches supports engagement and trust.
9. Which condition automatically qualifies a child for early intervention
services in most jurisdictions?
A. Mild expressive language delay
