1. Provider Connections
2. EI Providers
3. Credentialing & Enrollment Application Overview
   1. Credential Requirements
   2. Common Credentialing Questions
4. New Credential Applications
5. Additional Training
6. Renewal of Credential
   1. Renewal FAQ
7. Resources

Sweet 16

Sweet Sixteen:  DT, PT, OT, ST

Attachments

• Provider Handbook
• A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention (Family Guide)

Outline

1. DHS Parent Handbook (Family Guide): The Illinois Early Intervention Program: A Guide for Families (Una guía para familias El Programa de Intervención Temprana de Illinois)
2. Developmental Therapy
3. Speech Language Therapy
4. Occupational Theraphy
5. Physical Therapy
6. Resources
   1. The Illinois Early Intervention Program: A Guide for Families (Una guía para familias El Programa de Intervención Temprana de Illinois)
   2. State of Illinois' Infant/Toddler & Family Rights under IDEA for the Early Intervention System (Family Rights Handbook) (Derechos De Infantes & Familias Bajo IDEA)
   3. Key Resources and References for Early Intervention (pdf)

      • A comprehensive list of resources in the field of early intervention including Mission and Key Principles of Early Intervention Supports and Services, Position Statements, Competencies, Recommended Practices, and Resources Related to Early Intervention Supports and Services on the Web.

   4. DEC Position Statement: Personnel Standards for Early Education and Early Intervention (Dec 1993) (pdf)

      • A position statement from the Division of Early Childhood which includes key concepts guiding the preparation of professionals working with young children and their families.

   5. Speech Language Pathologist in Early Intervention

      • This resource from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, this page has the Roles and Responsibilities Guidelines for SLPs as well as other resources and documents for SLPs in EI.

   6. Occupational Therapy for Children Birth to 3 Years

      • The American Occupational Therapy Association provides a information, toolkits, and other resources related to OT in EI. 

      • They also have fact sheets to describe what occupational therapy is concerned with, how occupational therapists collaborate with others, and who might benefit from occupational therapy services. 

        • The Role of Occupational Therapy With Children and Youth (pdf)

        • Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention: Helping Children Succeed

        • AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention (pdf)

          - See more at: http://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/CY.aspx 

Sweet Sixteen: AT, Audiology, AR, Family Training

Outline

1. Assistive Technology
2. Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation & other related services
3. Family Training & Support
   • Parent Liaison
   • Interpreters/Translators
   • Deaf Mentor
4. Resources

Sweet 16: Health Consultation, Medical Services, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology & Other Counseling Services, Social Work & Other Counseling Services, Transportation, Vision

Outline

1. Health Consultation
2. Medical services
3. Nursing
4. Nutrition
5. Psychology & other counseling services
6. Social Work & other counseling services
7. Transportation
8. Vision
9. Credentialing & Enrollment
10. Trainings