Early Intervention The Essentials of ECI and Caregiver Coaching

This course emphasizes evidence-based strategies, assessment processes, and caregiver coaching techniques to support family-centered, culturally responsive care. Participants will leave with practical skills to enhance early intervention outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Overview

Level: Introductory 

CEUs: 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Duration- 1-hour

Time ordered Agenda:
5 min: Introduction & Course Objectives
15 min: Overview of Early Intervention (ECI)
25 min: Principles, Eligibility, & Referral Process
20 min: Assessment & IFSP Development
10 min: Parent Coaching & Transition Planning

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the significance of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) for children ages birth-three.
  • Identify the five key principles in providing early intervention services in natural settings.
  • List the referral and intake steps that need to be completed for a child to enroll in an ECI program.
  • Identify three types of services that are offered to children in the ECI program.
  • List the 5 steps of the ECI parent coaching model.

Disclosures

  • Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments. owner of Jabber Talk Speech and Consulting, PLLC.
  • Nonfinancial — 2024 Convention Topic Chair- Language in Infants through Preschoolers: American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Receives no compensation as member of the topic chair committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the completion requirements?

To meet the completion requirements, participants must complete the module , achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on the assessments and provide feedback.

Do you offer group rates?

No! We do not offer group rates for single courses. 

Are special needs accommodations available for the course?

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all learners. If you need accommodations due to disabilities or special needs, please reach out to us at thepediatricsourcellc@gmail.com to discuss your specific requirements. Please be aware that while we will make every effort to accommodate your needs, we kindly request a minimum of 15 days notice to facilitate the process.

What is the return policy?

Due to the digital nature of this product, NO REFUNDS will be offered. Material (videos, handouts, workbook and all contents of the course) are protected by Copyright. You do not have the right to distribute or share the contents in any way.
In the event that a program is canceled by The Pediatric Source, LLC prior to participants receiving access to the course modules, participants are entitled to a full refund of the fees paid. The refund will be processed using the original method of payment.
 

Do I have life-time access?

Participants have lifetime access to the course content after purchase, unless otherwise stated, allowing flexibility in completing the program at their own pace. 

How is the course structured?

The course is conveniently accessed through our website, Thepediatricsource.com, offering a pre-recorded self-study asynchronous format. Upon registration, participants gain immediate access to the modules and can select their preferred module to begin their learning journey at their own pace and convenience.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Gilliam, better known as “Dr. Jay” is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Founder of Jabber Talk Speech and Consulting, PLLC. She is passionate about providing skilled speech therapy services to the early childhood and school-aged populations. She enjoys coaching parents to help their children meet their full potential across all environments.Dr. Jay’s education began with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Alabama A&M University. She obtained her M.S. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders from The University of Arkansas and her Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Jay has been an active member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Dr. Jay has over 12 years of experience in assessment, diagnosing, planning and treating children with speech-language and feeding disorders. She has provided speech and language services in a variety of settings, including schools, private clinics, home health, and early intervention. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her husband William and their daughter Layla.