CD 480 - EARLY INTERVENTION –
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is the role of the family in EI? - ANS Families are part of the EI team and take an active
role in the decision- making process including assessment, goal setting, intervention and
transition planning. Families should be involved as an equal partner as they identify their
concerns and hoped-for outcomes.
What cultural differences are to be considered in EI? - ANS - language barriers
- limited knowledge of system and services
- unfamiliar with help-seeking behavior
- beliefs about child rearing
- discipline
- authority roles
- styles of communication
- views on disabilities
- past experiences with health care professionals
- perceived discrimination by agencies or service providers
Who can refer a child for EI services? - ANS anyone
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,What is the timetable for action after a referral? - ANS - within 45 days the regional center or
local education area shall:
- assign a service coordinator to assist the family through evaluation
- parental consent for evaluation is obtained.
- schedule and complete evaluations and assessments of the child's development
- if an infant or toddler is eligible for early intervention services, an IFSP will be developed that
addresses the strengths, and needs of the infant or toddler, parental concerns, and early
intervention services
- identify early intervention services that are provided in the family home or other community
settings
What is the eligibility for EI services? - ANS - infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months
who ...
- have a developmental delay of at least 33% in one or more areas (cognitive, communication,
social or emotional, adaptive, physical and motor development including vision and hearing)
- OR have an established risk condition of known etiology, with a high probability of resulting in
delayed development
- OR are considered at high risk of having a substantial developmental disability due to a
combination of biomedical risk factors of which are diagnosed by qualified personnel
What is the purpose of EI services? - ANS to lessen the effect of the delay or disability
Why is EI important? - ANS - children's earliest experiences play a critical role in brain
development
- neural circuits are the most flexile during the first three years
- persistent stress can damage the developing brain
- the brain is strengthened by positive early experiences
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, - early social/emotional and physical development provide the foundation upon which cognitive
and language skills develop
- high quality EI services can change a child's developmental trajectory
- intervention is likely to be more effective and less costly when provided earlier in life
What is cross cultural competence? - ANS the awareness of one's own cultural values, the
values of the client and the way one's own cultural status affects the client
How is cross cultural competence developed? - ANS - develop self awareness and clarification
of one's own values and assumptions
- become knowledgeable about the family's community and family unit
- assess the family's orientation of child rearing and view of disability
- assess the family's culture, both native and acculturation into dominate culture
- be aware that language barriers may affect a families support networks
What is part B of IDEA? - ANS ages 3 to 21 (school system)
What is part C of IDEA? - ANS - $436 million dollar program administered by States that
serves infants and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or who have diagnosed
physical or mental conditions with high probabilities of resulting in developmental delays
- established in recognition of "an urgent and substantial need" to:
- enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities;
- reduce educational costs by minimizing the need for special education through early
intervention;
- minimize the likelihood of institutionalization, and maximize independent living; and,
- enhance the capacity of families to meet their child's needs.
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FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is the role of the family in EI? - ANS Families are part of the EI team and take an active
role in the decision- making process including assessment, goal setting, intervention and
transition planning. Families should be involved as an equal partner as they identify their
concerns and hoped-for outcomes.
What cultural differences are to be considered in EI? - ANS - language barriers
- limited knowledge of system and services
- unfamiliar with help-seeking behavior
- beliefs about child rearing
- discipline
- authority roles
- styles of communication
- views on disabilities
- past experiences with health care professionals
- perceived discrimination by agencies or service providers
Who can refer a child for EI services? - ANS anyone
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,What is the timetable for action after a referral? - ANS - within 45 days the regional center or
local education area shall:
- assign a service coordinator to assist the family through evaluation
- parental consent for evaluation is obtained.
- schedule and complete evaluations and assessments of the child's development
- if an infant or toddler is eligible for early intervention services, an IFSP will be developed that
addresses the strengths, and needs of the infant or toddler, parental concerns, and early
intervention services
- identify early intervention services that are provided in the family home or other community
settings
What is the eligibility for EI services? - ANS - infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months
who ...
- have a developmental delay of at least 33% in one or more areas (cognitive, communication,
social or emotional, adaptive, physical and motor development including vision and hearing)
- OR have an established risk condition of known etiology, with a high probability of resulting in
delayed development
- OR are considered at high risk of having a substantial developmental disability due to a
combination of biomedical risk factors of which are diagnosed by qualified personnel
What is the purpose of EI services? - ANS to lessen the effect of the delay or disability
Why is EI important? - ANS - children's earliest experiences play a critical role in brain
development
- neural circuits are the most flexile during the first three years
- persistent stress can damage the developing brain
- the brain is strengthened by positive early experiences
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, - early social/emotional and physical development provide the foundation upon which cognitive
and language skills develop
- high quality EI services can change a child's developmental trajectory
- intervention is likely to be more effective and less costly when provided earlier in life
What is cross cultural competence? - ANS the awareness of one's own cultural values, the
values of the client and the way one's own cultural status affects the client
How is cross cultural competence developed? - ANS - develop self awareness and clarification
of one's own values and assumptions
- become knowledgeable about the family's community and family unit
- assess the family's orientation of child rearing and view of disability
- assess the family's culture, both native and acculturation into dominate culture
- be aware that language barriers may affect a families support networks
What is part B of IDEA? - ANS ages 3 to 21 (school system)
What is part C of IDEA? - ANS - $436 million dollar program administered by States that
serves infants and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or who have diagnosed
physical or mental conditions with high probabilities of resulting in developmental delays
- established in recognition of "an urgent and substantial need" to:
- enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities;
- reduce educational costs by minimizing the need for special education through early
intervention;
- minimize the likelihood of institutionalization, and maximize independent living; and,
- enhance the capacity of families to meet their child's needs.
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