Early Intervention in Communication Development

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on key concepts and terms related to early intervention in communication development.

Play Based Assessment Components

Includes Means-Ends (Pre-Intentional), Requesting, Protesting, and Signaling notice/Pointing (Intentional) in children's communication development.

Communication Matrix

A language sample analysis program using a parent questionnaire for children aged 0 to 24 months and assessing seven levels of language.

Preschool Language Scale 5 (PLS-5)

Norm-referenced assessment for auditory comprehension and expressive communication from birth to age 7:11.

MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (CDI)

Assesses words and gestures in children aged 0;7 to 3;1 and is parent-administered.

Rossetti Infant Toddler Scale (RITLS)

Assesses interaction, attachment, pragmatics, gesture, play, language comprehension, and expression for children birth to 3 years.

Receptive Expressive Emergent Language 4 (REEL)

Assesses both receptive and expressive language in children from birth to 3 years.

Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3)

Evaluates communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills in children aged 0;1 to 5;5.

Types of Gestures

Include Deictic gestures, Conventional gestures, and Representational or Symbolic gestures used in communication.

Joint Attention

Emerges around 9 months and is crucial for development; involves shared focus between a child and caregiver.

Family-Centered Approach

In early intervention, this approach emphasizes that families are central team members, sharing their concerns and priorities.

Natural Environment

Refers to settings where children and families typically engage, such as their home or daycare, for meaningful learning experiences.

Individualized Intervention

Tailoring strategies and goals based on each child's unique needs, strengths, and family culture.

Daily Routines in EI

Incorporating intervention strategies into everyday activities to provide children with natural opportunities to practice skills.

Parent Interaction Styles

Includes Responsive strategies (beneficial), Directive strategies (potentially hindering if overused), and Blended/naturalistic styles.

Role of an SLP in EI

Supports communication development and works with families, teachers, and caregivers to enhance children's speech and language.

Incidental Teaching

A technique where adults capitalize on a child’s interests to model and prompt social behaviors.

Cultural Responsiveness in EI

SLPs must consider cultural and linguistic backgrounds throughout the assessment and intervention process.

Dynamic Assessment

An assessment method that evaluates a child's potential for learning by considering cultural and language exposure.

Assessment in EI

An ongoing process of gathering information about children and families to determine needed services.

Prelinguistic Predictors

Indicators like vocalizations, gestures, and joint attention that help forecast future language development.