Does My Child Have a Developmental Delay?

Sarah Vanover

doi:10.5771/9781475842036

Does My Child Have a Developmental Delay?

A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents on Early Intervention

1. Edition 2018

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doi.org/10.5771/9781475842036
ISBN print: 978-1-4758-4202-9
ISBN online: 978-1-4758-4203-6
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

Parents can easily be confused when they suspect that their child may have a developmental delay. The family members can have many questions about the process of seeking special education support, and they often feel isolated from friends and family ask they attempt to make the best decisions for their child. Does My Child Have a Developmental Delay?: A Guide for Parents on the Early Intervention Process is a step-by-step guide for families on how to navigate the early intervention process. The book also includes personal stories of families that have experienced the early intervention process with their own children.

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i–xx Preface i–xx
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
  - My Story
  - Changing My Perspective
1–10 1 Noticing Differences 1–10
- Child Development Principles
- Developmental Milestones
11–22 1 Story 1: Jack 11–22
23–34 2 What Is a Developmental Delay? 23–34
- What Is a Developmental Delay?
- What Causes a Developmental Delay?
- What Is the Difference between a Developmental Delay and a Disability?
- Cognitive Development
- Language Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Motor Development
- Self-Help Skills
- Sensory System Development and Sensory Processing Disorders
- Reference
35–44 2 Story 2: Luke 35–44
45–54 3 Assessments and Conferences 45–54
- What Are Assessments?
- Who Can Assess a Child?
- The Purpose of Developmental Assessments
- How Teachers Share Information with Families
- The Purpose of a Conference
55–60 3 Story 3: Sophia 55–60
61–70 4 Referrals and Evaluations 61–70
- Before a Referral
- What Is a Referral?
- Who Makes Referrals?
- What Is an Evaluation?
- What Do Evaluation Results Mean?
- What Options Do You Have after the Evaluation?
71–84 4 Story 4: Erica 71–84
85–92 5 The Burden on the Family 85–92
- What Is Chronic Sorrow?
- Stages of Grief
- Traits of Parents Raising Children with Special Needs
- Being the Expert on Your Child
93–106 5 Story 5: Tommy 93–106
107–116 6 Alphabet Soup 107–116
- Creating a Plan
- Inside the Classroom Environment
- The Rights of Children and Families
- Support Services for Children with Special Needs
- Alternatives to an IEP
117–126 6 Story 6: Brian 117–126
127–136 7 The “New” Special Education 127–136
- The Inclusive Model
- See It, Do It, Teach It / Peer Role Models
- Team Approach
- Therapy in the Classroom
- The Natural Environment
137–144 7 Story 7: Amelia 137–144
145–152 8 The Early Intervention Team 145–152
- The Role of the Developmental Interventionist (IFSP Team Member)
- The Role of the Classroom Teacher
- The Role of the Therapists
- The Role of the Family
- The Role of the Social Worker
- The Role of the Medical Professional
- The Role of the Environment
- Collaborating as a Team
153–158 8 Story 8: The Classroom Teacher’s Perspective 153–158
159–168 9 The Parent’s Roles as Advocate 159–168
- What Does It Mean to Be an Advocate?
- When Do I Need to Start Advocating for My Child?
- Do I Need to Learn About Certain Laws?
- What Are Advocacy Strategies That Families Need to Use?
- What Does the World Need to Know About My Child?
- Speaking Up without Turning People Off
- Going Forward
169–169 About the Author 169–169

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