Early Communication Intervention Lecture Notes

A series of vocabulary flashcards related to early communication intervention, covering terms from legislation and intervention strategies to assessment methods and developmental concepts.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

A significant piece of legislation that ensures services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

A plan that outlines early intervention services for children and families.

Transdisciplinary

An approach to early intervention that involves multiple disciplines working collaboratively.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Methods of communication that supplement or replace speech for individuals with communication challenges.

Early Intervention

Educational strategies aimed at children from birth to 3 years who are at risk for developmental delays.

Least Restrictive Environment

The legal requirement that children with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

Natural Environment

The context of a child's everyday routines and activities where learning occurs most effectively.

Responsive Interaction

An intervention strategy where caregivers respond to the child's communication attempts to encourage further interaction.

Culturally Responsive Intervention

A practice that aligns intervention goals with the cultural perspectives of the families being served.

Structured ABA Approaches

Behavioral intervention models focusing on structured teaching methods within the framework of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Transitioning

The process of moving a child from early intervention services to educational services.

Sensitivity of Responsiveness

The caregiver's ability to respond appropriately to a child's communicative attempts.

Developmentally Appropriate

Practices that are suitable for the age and developmental stage of the child.

Maltreatment/Neglect

Situations where a child's basic needs for care and education are not met, often impacting development.

Telehealth

The use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely.

Caring-Caring stuck

A misunderstanding or miscommunication that may lead to developmental delays when caregivers cannot connect properly.

Elicitation Contexts

Situations or settings designed to provoke specific language use during assessments.

Phonotactic Abilities

A child's ability to understand and produce allowable sound sequences in their language.

Caregiver-Child Interactions

The way in which caregivers and children interact, including verbal and non-verbal communication.