CD 480 - EARLY INTERVENTION -
FINAL EXAM
What.is.the.role.of.the.family.in.EI?.-.ans-
✔✔Families.are.part.of.the.EI.team.and.take.an.active.role.in.the.decision-.making.process
.including.assessment,.goal.setting,.intervention.and.transition.planning..Families.should.b
e.involved.as.an.equal.partner.as.they.identify.their.concerns.and.hoped-for.outcomes.
What.cultural.differences.are.to.be.considered.in.EI?.-.ans-✔✔-.language.barriers
-.limited.knowledge.of.system.and.services
-.unfamiliar.with.help-seeking.behavior
-.beliefs.about.child.rearing.
-.discipline
-.authority.roles
-.styles.of.communication.
-.views.on.disabilities
-.past.experiences.with.health.care.professionals
-.perceived.discrimination.by.agencies.or.service.providers
Who.can.refer.a.child.for.EI.services?.-.ans-✔✔anyone
What.is.the.timetable.for.action.after.a.referral?.-.ans-
✔✔-.within.45.days.the.regional.center.or.local.education.area.shall:
-.assign.a.service.coordinator.to.assist.the.family.through.evaluation
-.parental.consent.for.evaluation.is.obtained.
-.schedule.and.complete.evaluations.and.assessments.of.the.child's.development
-.if.an.infant.or.toddler.is.eligible.for.early.intervention.services,.an.IFSP.will.be.developed.t
hat.addresses.the.strengths,.and.needs.of.the.infant.or.toddler,.parental.concerns,.and.ear
ly.intervention.services
-.identify.early.intervention.services.that.are.provided.in.the.family.home.or.other.communit
y.settings
,What.is.the.eligibility.for.EI.services?.-.ans-
✔✔-.infants.and.toddlers.from.birth.to.age.36.months.who.....
-.have.a.developmental.delay.of.at.least.33%.in.one.or.more.areas.
(cognitive,.communication,.social.or.emotional,.adaptive,.physical.and.motor.development
.including.vision.and.hearing)
-.OR.have.an.established.risk.condition.of.known.etiology,.with.a.high.probability.of.resultin
g.in.delayed.development
-.OR.are.considered.at.high.risk.of.having.a.substantial.developmental.disability.due.to.a.c
ombination.of.biomedical.risk.factors.of.which.are.diagnosed.by.qualified.personnel
What.is.the.purpose.of.EI.services?.-.ans-✔✔to.lessen.the.effect.of.the.delay.or.disability
Why.is.EI.important?.-.ans-
✔✔-.children's.earliest.experiences.play.a.critical.role.in.brain.development
-.neural.circuits.are.the.most.flexile.during.the.first.three.years.
-.persistent.stress.can.damage.the.developing.brain
-.the.brain.is.strengthened.by.positive.early.experiences
-.early.social/
emotional.and.physical.development.provide.the.foundation.upon.which.cognitive.and.lan
guage.skills.develop
-.high.quality.EI.services.can.change.a.child's.developmental.trajectory.
-.intervention.is.likely.to.be.more.effective.and.less.costly.when.provided.earlier.in.life
What.is.cross.cultural.competence?.-.ans-
✔✔the.awareness.of.one's.own.cultural.values,.the.values.of.the.client.and.the.way.one's.o
wn.cultural.status.affects.the.client
How.is.cross.cultural.competence.developed?.-.ans-
✔✔-.develop.self.awareness.and.clarification.of.one's.own.values.and.assumptions
-.become.knowledgeable.about.the.family's.community.and.family.unit
-.assess.the.family's.orientation.of.child.rearing.and.view.of.disability
-.assess.the.family's.culture,.both.native.and.acculturation.into.dominate.culture
-.be.aware.that.language.barriers.may.affect.a.families.support.networks
What.is.part.B.of.IDEA?.-.ans-✔✔ages.3.to.21.(school.system)
What.is.part.C.of.IDEA?.-.ans-✔✔-.
$436.million.dollar.program.administered.by.States.that.serves.infants.and.toddlers.throug
h.age.2.with.developmental.delays.or.who.have.diagnosed.physical.or.mental.conditions.w
ith.high.probabilities.of.resulting.in.developmental.delays
-.established.in.recognition.of."an.urgent.and.substantial.need".to:.
-.enhance.the.development.of.infants.and.toddlers.with.disabilities;
-.reduce.educational.costs.by.minimizing.the.need.for.special.education.through.early.inter
vention;
-.minimize.the.likelihood.of.institutionalization,.and.maximize.independent.living;.and,
-.enhance.the.capacity.of.families.to.meet.their.child's.needs.
, Describe.the.Lanterman.act:.-.ans-
✔✔-.CA.law.passed.in.1969.that.says.people.with.developmental.disabilities.and.their.fami
lies.have.a.right.to.get.the.services.and.supports.they.need.to.live.like.people.without.disabi
lities.
-.Outlines.the.rights.of.individuals.with.developmental.disabilities.and.their.families,.how.th
e.regional.centers.and.service.providers.can.help.these.individuals,.what.services.and.sup
ports.they.can.obtain,.how.to.use.the.individualized.program.plan.to.get.needed.services,.
what.to.do.when.someone.violates.the.Act,.and.how.to.improve.the.system.
What.are.some.California.programs.for.EI?.-.ans-✔✔-.desired.results.
-.help.me.grow
-.first.5.LA.(partners.with.HMG)
Describe.CA's.desired.results.program:.-.ans-
✔✔-.designed.to.improve.the.quality.of.programs.and.services.provided.to.all.children,.birt
h.through.12.years.of.age,.who.are.enrolled.in.early.care.and.education.programs.and.befo
re.and.after.school.programs,.and.their.families.
-.Created.by.the.California.Department.of.Education.
(CDE).Early.Education.and.Support.Division.(EESD)
What.are.the.six.desired.results?.-.ans-
✔✔-.children.are.personally.and.socially.competent.
-.children.are.effective.learners
-.children.show.physical.and.motor.competence.
-.children.are.safe.and.healthy
-.families.support.their.child's.learning.and.development.
-.families.achieve.their.goals
What.are.the.four.components.of.the.desired.results.program?.-.ans-
✔✔-.developmental.profile.
-.parent.survey
-.environment.rating.scales.
-.program.self.evaluation
What.are.federal.programs.which.support.the.development.of.young.children?.-.ans-
✔✔-.preschool.for.all
-.early.head.start.childcare.partnerships
-.the.race.to.the.top.early.learning.challenge
-.birth.to.5.watch.me.thrive
What.are.federal.laws.which.support.early.intervention.services?.-.ans-
✔✔-.Public.Law.99-457.Education.of.the.Handicapped.Act.Amendments
-.IDEA
-.Elementary.and.Secondary.Education.Act.(ESEA)
FINAL EXAM
What.is.the.role.of.the.family.in.EI?.-.ans-
✔✔Families.are.part.of.the.EI.team.and.take.an.active.role.in.the.decision-.making.process
.including.assessment,.goal.setting,.intervention.and.transition.planning..Families.should.b
e.involved.as.an.equal.partner.as.they.identify.their.concerns.and.hoped-for.outcomes.
What.cultural.differences.are.to.be.considered.in.EI?.-.ans-✔✔-.language.barriers
-.limited.knowledge.of.system.and.services
-.unfamiliar.with.help-seeking.behavior
-.beliefs.about.child.rearing.
-.discipline
-.authority.roles
-.styles.of.communication.
-.views.on.disabilities
-.past.experiences.with.health.care.professionals
-.perceived.discrimination.by.agencies.or.service.providers
Who.can.refer.a.child.for.EI.services?.-.ans-✔✔anyone
What.is.the.timetable.for.action.after.a.referral?.-.ans-
✔✔-.within.45.days.the.regional.center.or.local.education.area.shall:
-.assign.a.service.coordinator.to.assist.the.family.through.evaluation
-.parental.consent.for.evaluation.is.obtained.
-.schedule.and.complete.evaluations.and.assessments.of.the.child's.development
-.if.an.infant.or.toddler.is.eligible.for.early.intervention.services,.an.IFSP.will.be.developed.t
hat.addresses.the.strengths,.and.needs.of.the.infant.or.toddler,.parental.concerns,.and.ear
ly.intervention.services
-.identify.early.intervention.services.that.are.provided.in.the.family.home.or.other.communit
y.settings
,What.is.the.eligibility.for.EI.services?.-.ans-
✔✔-.infants.and.toddlers.from.birth.to.age.36.months.who.....
-.have.a.developmental.delay.of.at.least.33%.in.one.or.more.areas.
(cognitive,.communication,.social.or.emotional,.adaptive,.physical.and.motor.development
.including.vision.and.hearing)
-.OR.have.an.established.risk.condition.of.known.etiology,.with.a.high.probability.of.resultin
g.in.delayed.development
-.OR.are.considered.at.high.risk.of.having.a.substantial.developmental.disability.due.to.a.c
ombination.of.biomedical.risk.factors.of.which.are.diagnosed.by.qualified.personnel
What.is.the.purpose.of.EI.services?.-.ans-✔✔to.lessen.the.effect.of.the.delay.or.disability
Why.is.EI.important?.-.ans-
✔✔-.children's.earliest.experiences.play.a.critical.role.in.brain.development
-.neural.circuits.are.the.most.flexile.during.the.first.three.years.
-.persistent.stress.can.damage.the.developing.brain
-.the.brain.is.strengthened.by.positive.early.experiences
-.early.social/
emotional.and.physical.development.provide.the.foundation.upon.which.cognitive.and.lan
guage.skills.develop
-.high.quality.EI.services.can.change.a.child's.developmental.trajectory.
-.intervention.is.likely.to.be.more.effective.and.less.costly.when.provided.earlier.in.life
What.is.cross.cultural.competence?.-.ans-
✔✔the.awareness.of.one's.own.cultural.values,.the.values.of.the.client.and.the.way.one's.o
wn.cultural.status.affects.the.client
How.is.cross.cultural.competence.developed?.-.ans-
✔✔-.develop.self.awareness.and.clarification.of.one's.own.values.and.assumptions
-.become.knowledgeable.about.the.family's.community.and.family.unit
-.assess.the.family's.orientation.of.child.rearing.and.view.of.disability
-.assess.the.family's.culture,.both.native.and.acculturation.into.dominate.culture
-.be.aware.that.language.barriers.may.affect.a.families.support.networks
What.is.part.B.of.IDEA?.-.ans-✔✔ages.3.to.21.(school.system)
What.is.part.C.of.IDEA?.-.ans-✔✔-.
$436.million.dollar.program.administered.by.States.that.serves.infants.and.toddlers.throug
h.age.2.with.developmental.delays.or.who.have.diagnosed.physical.or.mental.conditions.w
ith.high.probabilities.of.resulting.in.developmental.delays
-.established.in.recognition.of."an.urgent.and.substantial.need".to:.
-.enhance.the.development.of.infants.and.toddlers.with.disabilities;
-.reduce.educational.costs.by.minimizing.the.need.for.special.education.through.early.inter
vention;
-.minimize.the.likelihood.of.institutionalization,.and.maximize.independent.living;.and,
-.enhance.the.capacity.of.families.to.meet.their.child's.needs.
, Describe.the.Lanterman.act:.-.ans-
✔✔-.CA.law.passed.in.1969.that.says.people.with.developmental.disabilities.and.their.fami
lies.have.a.right.to.get.the.services.and.supports.they.need.to.live.like.people.without.disabi
lities.
-.Outlines.the.rights.of.individuals.with.developmental.disabilities.and.their.families,.how.th
e.regional.centers.and.service.providers.can.help.these.individuals,.what.services.and.sup
ports.they.can.obtain,.how.to.use.the.individualized.program.plan.to.get.needed.services,.
what.to.do.when.someone.violates.the.Act,.and.how.to.improve.the.system.
What.are.some.California.programs.for.EI?.-.ans-✔✔-.desired.results.
-.help.me.grow
-.first.5.LA.(partners.with.HMG)
Describe.CA's.desired.results.program:.-.ans-
✔✔-.designed.to.improve.the.quality.of.programs.and.services.provided.to.all.children,.birt
h.through.12.years.of.age,.who.are.enrolled.in.early.care.and.education.programs.and.befo
re.and.after.school.programs,.and.their.families.
-.Created.by.the.California.Department.of.Education.
(CDE).Early.Education.and.Support.Division.(EESD)
What.are.the.six.desired.results?.-.ans-
✔✔-.children.are.personally.and.socially.competent.
-.children.are.effective.learners
-.children.show.physical.and.motor.competence.
-.children.are.safe.and.healthy
-.families.support.their.child's.learning.and.development.
-.families.achieve.their.goals
What.are.the.four.components.of.the.desired.results.program?.-.ans-
✔✔-.developmental.profile.
-.parent.survey
-.environment.rating.scales.
-.program.self.evaluation
What.are.federal.programs.which.support.the.development.of.young.children?.-.ans-
✔✔-.preschool.for.all
-.early.head.start.childcare.partnerships
-.the.race.to.the.top.early.learning.challenge
-.birth.to.5.watch.me.thrive
What.are.federal.laws.which.support.early.intervention.services?.-.ans-
✔✔-.Public.Law.99-457.Education.of.the.Handicapped.Act.Amendments
-.IDEA
-.Elementary.and.Secondary.Education.Act.(ESEA)
