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Description of Setting
Description of Setting
Early Intervention (EI) services aim to support the development of infants and toddlers, ages 0-3 years old. These programs involve a team-based approach, often including occupational therapy practitioners (OTP). The role of the OTP in this setting involves focusing on improving the child’s participation in daily activities within their natural environments and building skills for functional independence. The OTP also works with the family to help build strategies for continued development.
Setting Structure
Setting Structure
Interprofessional Team Members
Physical Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Social Workers
Service Coordinators
Developmental Specialists
The Family
Structure
Typically 30-minute to 1-hour weekly or bi-weekly sessions, depending on the child's Individualized Family Service Plan
Services are often provided in the child's natural environments: home, preschool, daycare centers, community settings
Evaluation and Assessments
Evaluation and Assessments
AOTA Occupational Profile Template
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Third Edition (PDMS-3)
Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC-2)
Sensory Processing Measure-Preschool (SPM-P)
Sensory Profile 2: Infant/Toddler/Child
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development , Fourth Edition (Bayley-4)
Common Interventions
Common Interventions
Sensory Processing: Addressing responsiveness to movement, sound, and touch
Motor Skills: Improving core stability, coordination, and hand strength
Play and Social Skills: Encourage exploration, curiosity, and interaction with others
Sleep: Developing calming bedtime routines and strategies for better sleep
Toileting: Establishing a routine and hygiene skills for positive toileting experience
Feeding: Promote feeding interactions and positive mealtime routines
Parent/Caregiver Training: Educating parents on incorporating therapy strategies into daily routines
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
Billing and Reimbursement
Additional Resources
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