Early Intervention
Are you serving a School Readiness child that has documented Special Needs (IEP)?
You could be eligible for the Special Needs Rate!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Beth Arthur
321-637-1800 ext. 8564
Email: Barthur@elcbrevard.org
Florida Statute 402.3018 mandates the provision of a toll-free number to provide assistance and consultation specifically to child care personnel regarding the inclusion of children with disabilities and special health care needs. This number is known as the “warm line” and is available to child care centers and family child care homes requesting information relating to the disability and special health care needs of the children they are serving.
The Early Learning Coalition’s Earlty Intervention Department offers technical assistance and consultation regarding curriculum and teaching strategies, environmental adaptation and facility structural changes, developmental concerns, special health issues and challenging behavioral issues. In addition, regularly scheduled trainings will be offered by the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard pertaining to Inclusion. Please contact the Early Intervention Administrator at (321) 482-3445 or email barthur@elcbrevard.org for further information regarding upcoming trainings or visit the Coalition’s training calendar.
HELP WITH SCREENING
ONLINE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM
ASQ Screening & Behavior Supports
DO YOU NEED HELP COMPLETEING SCREENINGS IN THE PORTAL?
- How to Complete and Submit Screening
- How to Search for Screening Records
- How to Add and View Screening Notes
EARLY INTERVENTION DEPARTMENT STAFF
Are you serving a School Readiness child that has documented Special Needs (IEP)?
You could be eligible for the Special Needs Rate!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Beth Arthur
Early Intervention Administrator
321-637-1800 ext. 8564
Email: Barthur@elcbrevard.org
Kim Kohler, M.Ed., IMH-E®
Early Intervention Specialist
(321) 626-8354
Email: kkohler@elcbrevard.org
Lakia S. King, M.ED
Early Intervention Specialist
(321) 626-7424
Email:lking@elcbrevard.org
Tammy Giest
Early Intervention Specialist
(321) 637-1800 ext. 2514
Email: tgiest@elcbrevard.org
PYRAMID OVERVIEW
Pyramid Model Overview
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Pyramid/overview/index.html
Video Pyramid Model Overview
Where do I start? Responding to Challenging Behavior-Tier One (Blue)
Why isn’t it getting better? Tier Two (Green)
When it’s Still Not Enough? Tier Three (Red)
Practical Strategies for Teaching Social Emotional Skills
Promoting Social Emotional Competence
When Children Act Out.
https://youtu.be/rUcG2-EFkNI
Backpack Connection Series
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Implementation/family.html
Behavior Resources:
Backpack Connection Series
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Implementation/family.html
Tucker Turtle-Story Book
https://elcbrevard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TuckerTurtle_Story-1.pdf
We Can Be Problem Solvers-Story Book
https://elcbrevard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ProblemSolving_Story-1.pdf
Our Preschool Rules-Story Book
https://elcbrevard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Our-Preschool-Rules_Story-1.pdf
Web Resources
RESOURCES
Parent and Provider Resources:
Child Find Referral: Online
Online Referral Form https://www.fdlrseast.org/child-find/refer-my-child/new-page
Child Find General Information https://www.fdlrseast.org/child-find/refer-my-child
Community Resources https://padlet.com/fdlrseast/ypli4efapcfatnxk
Early Steps Referral:
Directory Directory http://www.cms-kids.com/home/contact/earlysteps.pdf
General Information http://www.cms-kids.com/families/early_steps/early_steps.html
Directory of County Wide Services http://www.cms-kids.com/families/early_steps_directory/index.html
Speech and Language:
Articulation Screening for 4 and 5 year olds
BCPS guidelines/Speech Norms by Age
ADHD:
ADHD Signs and Symptoms https://youtu.be/IhE1BvGO8ew
ADHD Causes and Symptoms https://youtu.be/vQRh_VMA7Vc
ADHD Facts https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
Autism:
Screening for children between 16 months (1 year 4 months) and 30 months (2 ½ Years) of age https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child
Family Resources and Education https://autismnavigator.com/
Diabetes:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/
American Diabetes Association https://www.diabetes.org/
Down Syndrome:
Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida https://dsfflorida.org/
Epilepsy:
Florida Epilepsy Services https://www.epilepsyservices.com/
National Epilepsy Foundation https://www.epilepsy.com/
Epilepsy Grants https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0NvSkpSB8wIVB5XICh3H3gISEAAYAyAAEgJDLfD_BwE#
Service Dog Organizations https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/service-dog-organizations/
Americans with Disabilities Act- ADA:
General Information https://www.ada.gov/ta-pubs-pg2.htm
Discrimination Complaints https://beta.ada.gov/
Developmental Delays:
Facts about Developmental Disabilities https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/facts.html
Zero to Three https://www.zerotothree.org/early-learning