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Key Resources and References
Key Resources and References
The purpose of this final section is to provide QUICK access to key resources and reference documents/links. As a Get Ready to Grow screener you will be working dynamically in early childhood sites to complete screenings, document and share results, and make informed recommendations. The work is rewarding, important, and full of critical details that ensure children and families receive accurate and cohesive information to support their next steps. It is important that screeners take the time to understand developmental foundations, screening processes, and the complex medical and educational systems to which children (and their families) are referred.
This module is organized in three sections:
REFERRALS
Early Intervention: The Department of Health system of services for children with suspected developmental delays/disorders between 0-3 years of age. The county EI Program evaluates, and provides services for eligible children; eligible children receive an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that outlines goals and services. Children screened through Get Ready to Grow between the ages of 1 year (12 months) and 2;9 months (just about 3 years of age) should be referred to the county EI program if further communication evaluation is recommended.
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE): The child/family's school district of resident has a Committee on Preschool Special education that is a system of services for children with identified developmental delays/disorders between the ages of 3 - 5 years of age. The CPSE is responsible for evaluating referred children and developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for eligible children to receive special education and/or related services.
Pediatrician or Primary Care Physician
SCREENING REFERENCES
Developmental Questionnaire
Language Variation Questionnaire
CDC Milestone Tracker
SCREENING PROCEDURES
Speech-Language Screening Protocol
Communication Screening QUICK REFERENCE
COMET Guidance **something about data here??**
Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention is a system of services for children 0 (birth) - 3 years of age with developmental disabilities. EI services are intended to support the growth and development of eligible children in the areas of: cognitive, communication, physical, self-help, and social-emotional. Here is a LINK to the NYS EI Parent Resource document.
CPSE Parent Resource
CPSE Parent Resource
The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) is a system of services for children ages 3-5 years. CPSE services address areas of development with significant delay; services for eligible children are defined on a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Here is a LINK to a CPSE (and CSE) Resource document.
Referral to PCP or Pediatrician
Referral to PCP or Pediatrician
In some cases it is appropriate for screeners to also recommend the family follow-up with the child's pediatrician/PCP. This is appropriate if there are significant concerns about the child's development across developmental domains, or if the screener believes that child should be seen by a sub-specialty (e.g., developmental and behavioral pediatrics, audiology).
Supplemental Developmental Questionnaire
Supplemental Developmental Questionnaire
Parent/caregiver interview is ideal to supplement a direct speech-language, motor, and dental screening. The following questions are based upon the NYS Early Intervention Clinical Clues Practice Guidelines. This resource was created as a reference for clinicians completing screenings that are seeking supplemental information to make an informed clinical decisions. Here is a LINK to the Supplemental Parent/Giver Questionnaire.
Language Variation Questionnaire
Language Variation Questionnaire
In order to conduct a least-biased screening it is important to understand each child and family’s language exposure/use and learning at home and in school settings. The information collected will be used to determine screening procedures to ensure home language is considered in the screening process and any subsequent recommendations. The language intake should be completed for any children learning a language other than English or who are bi/multilingual (LINK).
CDC
CDC
Milestone Tracker
Milestone Tracker
CDC’s milestones and parent tips have been updated and new checklist ages have been added (15 and 30 months). For more information about the recent updates to CDC’s developmental milestones, please review the Pediatrics journal article and these important key points. Here is a LINK to the CDC milestone tracker PDF.
Speech-Language Screening Protocol
Speech-Language Screening Protocol
The comprehensive protocol for ALL screeners to follow for communication screenings.
Speech-Language Screening Quick Reference
Speech-Language Screening Quick Reference
COMET and Data Guidance
COMET and Data Guidance
Screening Examples
Screening Examples
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