Please consult with a Medical Professional before applying any of the strategies / equipment discussed below.
This page was developed to compile the final information, research, and data from the Medical Fragile Enhancement Project and Infant Mental Health Workgroup, as well as, additional Training Resources.
Recent Resources
Direct and Contracted Staff
- March 25, 2011 – HELP Strands Webinar: Presentation
- March 11, 2011 – BDI-2 Screener Webinar: Presentation | BDI-2 Screener
Resources from the Program Director
Direct and Contracted Staff
Common Provider Questions & Answers from October 2010
Additional Resources
- 10-Step Program to Decrease Toy Bag Dependence
- American Association for Home-Based Early Interventionists
- Developing an Activity / Routine-By-Outcome Matrix – EXAMPLE
- Emphasizing and Building Around Routines
- Providing Services in the Natural Environment
Autism Resources
- Autism RED Flags from Rosani Miller, Autism Specialist / ITDS
- HELP® Strands & HELP® for OSEP Outcome Worksheets:
PowerPoint Presentations:
By Sam Freck, LCSW:
BDI-2 Assessment Training
Available upon request. Please email Katie Moore.
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
- Family Matters Most: Key Findings From a 2009 National Parent Survey
- The Magic of Everyday Moments: 24-36 Months
- A Window to the World: Promoting Early Lang. & Literacy Development
Behavior Resources
- How to Stop Attention Seeking Behavior ENGLISH | SPANISH
- Communication is Key ENGLISH | SPANISH from Michele Perry, BCaBA / ITDS
Resources Available for Checkout:
- Infant Health Mental Resources
- Other Resources
- PEACH Survey: Nutrition Screener ENGLISH | SPANISH
Assistive Technology Lending Library
Direct and Contracted Staff
Young children change in size and capability very quickly and may outgrow a piece of assistive technology (AT) in a matter of months. A lending library is a cost efficient way to make such devices available to a large number of children who may only need them for a short period of time. The AT Device should be returned once the child no longer needs or outgrows the equipment, so another child may benefit from the AT Device.
Communication & Speech Resources
Select the number next to each week’s lesson for more resources.
Commonly Asked Questions
To Help Your Child Talk More
- Week 2: “Ba”?????? 2*
- Week 3: Signs and Gestures 3*
- Week 4: It’s Not What We Say, but How We Say It 4*
- Week 5: Behavior is a Form of Communication, Not Something to Control 5*
- Week 6: “My Turn, Your Turn” 6a* 6b*
- Week 7: “Listen With Your Heart” 7a* 7b*
- Week 8: Choice
- Week 9: Who, What, Where, When, How and Why? 9*
- Week 10: Anticipation 10*
- Week 11: What’s Your Name?
- Week 18: How to… “Read” When Book Time is Difficult / Use Books to Pop Language 18a* 18b*
- Week 19: Using Music to Pop Language 19*
- Week 20: Yes, You Can Use the TV to Build Communication 20*
- Week 21: Bubbles…Pop…Pop…Pop
- Week 22: Water Play
- Week 23: Using “Art” Things to Increase Communication 23*
- Week 24: Walks and Exploring the Outside 24*
- Week 25: Toys to Help Your Child Communicate 25*
- Week 28: Why Is My Child Not Talking? 28a* 28b*
- Dec. 2010: December
- Jan. 2011: January
- Mar. 2011: March
- Apr. 2011: April
Info on Your Child’s Mouth & the Sounds It Can Make
- Beginnings: Week 1 13*
- Sensory Integration: Week 13 14a* 14b* 14c* 14d*
- How Sensory Issues Affect Our Communication and Eating: Week 14 15a* 15b*
- When Sounds Come In: Week 15
- How to Use Those Easy Sounds to Pop Words: Week 16
- Labels (Starts with more sound information): Week 17
- Summer Treats: Week 26
Other Thoughts
- Week 12: Guilt, Anxiety and Stress 12*
- Week 27: Communication and International Adoptions
- Feb. 2011: February
All of this information can be found on the Communication From a Child’s Point of View Blog and will be updated 1-2x a month, so keep checking back for more information.
Feeding and Eating
(Organized by Elli Grim, SLP & Jeremi Grosser, SLP)