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A Q&A With the Developers of the Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR)

MEISR developers R.A. McWilliam, Ph.D., and Naomi O. Younggren, Ph.D., discuss the needs that the MEISR can fill, how it complements the Routines-Based Interview, and more in this developer Q&A! Read More

Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR) User Q&A

Read this Q&A with MEISR user Cami Stevenson, EI/ECSE Asst. Administrator for Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MCEP) in Portland, OR, for a valuable, real-world perspective of using MEISR with families. Read More

Overview of the Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR)

Get an overview of the MEISR, including what the MEISR is, it's components, how it works, and how to use the results of the MEISR following completion. Read More

MEISR At-a-Glance

Get an at-a-glance look at the MEISR, including what it assesses, who conducts the MEISR, the routines assessed, and more! Read More

MEISR Manual Excerpt

Read this excerpt from the Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR) Manual to get a look at the manual's contents and preface! Read More

MEISR Sample Form

View this completed sample MEISR form to learn more about this tool and how it is completed. Get a sense of the format, the types of questions asked, and the way that these items are scored. Read More

How to Use the MEISR™ During the IFSP Process

The MEISR™ has value at many steps in early intervention. Information from the MEISR can be used to assist with answering assessment questions and can provide informational support to families. Use this table to see how the MEISR can be useful at different points during the IFSP process. Read More

Celebrating 50 Years of Child Development Research: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Celebrating 50 Years of Child Development Research: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives for an introduction and Chapter 1: Children and Families: Historical Trends in American Beliefs, Policies, and Practices. Read More

5 Key Principles for Preventing Challenging Behavior Infographic

This infographic examines 5 principles—adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development—to keep in mind when developing a proactive approach to promoting social-emotional growth for all children. Read More

Children with Disabilities, 8th Edition Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Children with Disabilities, 8th Edition for the preface and Chapter 1: The Genetics Underlying Developmental Disabilities. Read More