The Comprehensive Developmental Toolkit for a Child With Special Needs

Describe how to differentiate between a child’s unique learning style and aspects of development that would benefit from early intervention or early childhood special education.

Describe the types of services that may be available for children with an identified disability or other special needs within applicable policies and procedures in the early childhood settings they work in. Describe how to help organize and coordinate teams of support for individual children (families, support teachers, specialists, intervention coordinators) and how to use multiple perspectives and data sources to make an effective support plan. Describe the use of developmental supports/interventions utilizing family-capacity-building practices, inclusion, and transdisciplinary teams. Describe environmental modifications for developmental supports/interventions. Share accurate, ethical resources free from bias with families and other professionals.