Early Communication Intervention

A set of flashcards exploring key terms and concepts related to early communication interventions and related assessments.

Early Intervention

An educational approach for children from birth to 3 years of age, targeting those at risk for developmental delays.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

A law ensuring services to children with disabilities, including early intervention.

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

A plan that outlines services for a child and their family in early intervention.

Developmentally supportive

An approach that aligns with the developmental stage of the child in early intervention.

Culturally responsive intervention

An intervention that considers the cultural perspectives of the target population.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

A form of assistive technology and intervention approach that provides alternative means of communication.

Transdisciplinary Model of Assessment

An assessment approach that involves collaboration among various disciplines while taking family concerns into account.

Natural Environment

Settings in which interventions are conducted that reflect a family’s routines, allowing for learning and development.

AT (Assistive Technology)

Technological devices and services that assist individuals with disabilities in daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Practice

Clinical practices that are based on the best available research and outcome data.

Child-initiated teaching episodes

Interventions that allow the child to lead learning activities.

Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Children who are at risk for developmental delays due to early birth or low weight at birth.

Symbolic assessment

An evaluation focused on a child's ability to use symbols for communication, such as words and gestures.

Play-based interactional assessment

An assessment method that uses play to evaluate communication skills in children.

Cognitive-communication skills

Skills that are necessary for effective communication and include aspects like memory and attention.

Spontaneous language sample

A sample of a child's language use collected during natural, unstructured communication.

Narrative Analysis

A method of assessing a child’s language abilities through their storytelling and comprehension of narratives.

Dynamic assessment

An assessment procedure that focuses on how well a child learns rather than just what they know.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) backgrounds

Refers to children who come from varied cultural and language backgrounds.

Language Sampling

The process of collecting samples of a child's language to assess their communication abilities.

Communication breakdowns

Instances when a child fails to communicate effectively, leading to misunderstandings.

Presymbolic behaviors

Early communication behaviors exhibited by children prior to using symbols, such as gestures or eye contact.