Month: October 2019

MEISR Recorded Webinar

October 30, 2019

The Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR) is an authentic assessment tool that is arranged by looking directly at family routines.  It includes skills from all developmental areas that might be assessed during  14 common everyday activities of families.  For a 40 minute recorded webinar explaining the tool in more detail click HERE.


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Infants Recognize Counting Long Before They Can Say, ‘1, 2, 3’

October 25, 2019

It generally takes until preschool age for children to understand that a word like “four” represents a set, but new research from Johns Hopkins University suggests infants understand the concept of counting years earlier.


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EI on the FLY podcasts!!

October 25, 2019

http://eitrainingcenter.org/podcasts.html EI on the Fly: A podcast all things Early Intervention is live! This podcast is a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Partnership for People with Disabilities/Virginia Commonwealth University. The work of early intervention (EI) is complex, challenging at times, and lots of fun. You meet different families, work in homes and other community settings, watch infants and toddlers grow and learn, and yes – spend a lot of time in your car. This podcast is designed so EI practitioners like you can easily listen between visits or on breaks during your busy day. … Continue reading


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Study Exposes ‘Significant Shortcomings’ In Autism Screening

October 22, 2019

The primary method that pediatricians use to identify children with autism is missing more kids with the developmental disorder than it catches, new research suggests. Less than 40 percent of children later diagnosed with autism screened positive on what’s known as the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers with Follow-Up, or M-CHAT/F, when they were assessed as youngsters.  That’s the finding of a large new study published this month in the journal Pediatrics. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/10/21/study-exposes-significant-shortcomings-autism-screening/27329/


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CT Infant Mental Health conference: November 21, 2019

October 18, 2019

Join others in the field for a one-day conference: Embedding the Diversity-Informed Tenets into Your Work with Infants, Children, and Families. Increase Your Self-Awareness & Reflective Capacity about Diversity, and Find Your Voice as a Champion for Children.  The workshops lead participants through reflective exercises and consider how their work can be revised with the integration of the Tenets.  Register and Information 


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It’s How You Are…Not Just What You Do!

October 3, 2019

Self-care has been a hot topic in some Early Intervention “circles” lately, so we want to share with you some thoughts about taking care of YOU! This blog is on Virginia’s Early Intervention Strategies for Success blog.


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Trainings through CT Women’s Consortium

October 1, 2019

The CT Women’s Consortium offers many trainings of interest to staff and possibly to families.  Some current topics include: Neuroscience Interventions For Family Caregivers, Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model; Boundaries Burnout and Professional Ethics.  These trainings seem valuable both personally and professionally.  Information:/netforum.avectra.com/eweb/Shopping/Shopping.aspx?pager=0&Site=cwc&WebCode=Shopping&cart=0


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Early Intervention Specialist Class (and ITFS Credential)

October 1, 2019

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities through UCONN is taking applications for their year long course of study that leads to the Infant Toddler Family specialist Credential in the Birth to Three System.  It is a multi-disciplinary class and also allows Developmental Therapy Assistants to advance to a Developmental Therapy Specialist. The course work is in the following areas: Family-centered Practice, Evaluation and Assessment, and Intervention Planning.  Participants receive a significant stipend after successful completion.  For more information: https://uconnucedd.org/2019/09/23/now-enrolling-interdisciplinary-training-for-early-intervention-professionals-specialist-program/    


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CDC Milestone Tracker

October 1, 2019

If you haven’t yet explored the resources available on the CDC’s Developmental Milestone pages, you’re really missing something great! There are checklists, videos, activity suggestions and more.  Please explore and share with families!   https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html


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