The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook

The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook

The Primary Service Provider Approach, Second Edition

M'Lisa L. Shelden, PT, Ph.D., Dathan D. Rush, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Early Childhood

From the early childhood experts who pioneered the primary service provider (PSP) approach to teaming comes the second edition of the how‐to guide that clearly lays out the logistics and benefits of making one team member the consistent point of contact with the family. Now updated and aligned with the second edition of The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, this practical guide is your blueprint for better care, services, and outcomes for young children and families.

Contains Companion Materials

DISCOVER HOW TO:

• Fully introduce families to the procedures and practices of the PSP approach
• Select the most appropriate primary service provider for each family
• Gather information, conduct evaluation and assessment, and write functional IFSP outcomes
• Adopt a flexible, activity‐based approach to scheduling that promotes child learning and development
• Establish a cohesive team that collaborates effectively
• Coordinate joint visits with other service providers
• Conduct successful, efficient team meetings to share expertise and resources

PRACTICAL FEATURES: Realistic case studies and transcripts from team communications give you vivid demonstrations of best practices, and more than 20 reproducible forms, tools, and checklists guide your team every step of the way as you implement the PSP approach.

WHAT'S NEW:

• Alignment with DEC Recommended Practices
• Alignment with the second edition of The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook
• New Scenario Index and new Tool Index for easier navigation
• Updated section of Frequently Asked Questions
• Updated references

Reviews

Dana Childress, Ph.D., Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant and Author

"With this new edition, Shelden and Rush continue to take the lead with providing current, evidence-based information about teaming that is grounded in the real world of early intervention practice. Practitioners, teams, and program leaders can use the many tools—checklists, worksheets, fact sheets, case studies, scripts, scenarios and more—to reflect on their own teaming practices, overcome challenges, and move the bar forward toward a primary service provider approach."

Laurie Dinnebeil, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor Emerita, University of Toledo

"Anyone who is interested in supporting families and their very young children should have a copy of this book on their bookshelves. Shelden and Rush once again are leading the way with an evidence-based approach to support families and other adults who care for young children with disabilities!"

Authors: M'Lisa L. Shelden PT, Ph.D., Dathan D. Rush Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Read an Excerpt
Chapter 1: An Introduction to a Primary Service Provider Approach to Teaming