{"id":336,"date":"2025-12-06T15:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/early-intervention\/?page_id=336"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:03:35","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/early-intervention\/glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal laws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal foundation that ensures your child has a right to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act):<\/strong> The federal law that ensures all children with disabilities have access to free, appropriate public education and services.<br><strong>Part C Services:<\/strong> The specific part of IDEA that covers <strong>Early Intervention<\/strong> for babies and toddlers (Birth to age 3).<br><strong>Part B Services:<\/strong> The part of IDEA that covers <strong>School-Based Services<\/strong> for children ages 3 to 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Intervention Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child EI team may include the following professionals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service Coordinator (SC)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your main point of contact. They help organize evaluations and manage your child\u2019s plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Service Provider (PSP)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The team member who works most closely with your family to implement the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary Service Provider (SSP)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A specialist (like an SLP or PT) who consults with the team as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developmental Specialist<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on overall cognitive, social, and play skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SLP &amp; PT<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speech-Language Pathologists<\/strong> (communication\/feeding) and <strong>Physical Therapists<\/strong> (movement\/motor skills).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychologists &amp; Social Workers<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for behavioral needs and family emotional well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other important terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Eligibility<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The &#8220;qualifying&#8221; stage. Each state has specific rules\u2014like a percentage of delay or a specific medical diagnosis\u2014that determine if a child is entitled to receive state-funded EI services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Evaluation &amp; Assessment (E&amp;A)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The process used to determine eligibility. An <strong>Evaluation<\/strong> decides if your child qualifies; an <strong>Assessment<\/strong> identifies your child&#8217;s specific strengths and needs to create a service plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">HIPAA<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <em>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act<\/em>. This is a federal law that ensures your child\u2019s medical and health information is kept private and secure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">MFE (Multi-Factored Evaluation)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An evaluation that uses several different types of tests and observations from various specialists to get a &#8220;whole picture&#8221; view of your child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Transition<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The planned process of moving from Early Intervention (Part C) to a new setting, such as a preschool program (Part B) or community-based support, once your child turns three.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal laws The legal foundation that ensures your child has a right to support. 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