Videos and Reflection Questions

Chapter 7

Lily’s Assessment and IFSP Development

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIE0uZFao8
An initial assessment and IFSP development done in Virginia.

Reflection Questions

  1. From the beginning of the video until 1:20, snippets of the assessment are shown. Do you have any suggestions for the team about how they could complete family-directed assessments?
  2. At 17:09, Lily’s grandmother is asked what successful mastery of Lily’s speech goal would look like for her. Why is this question important for the IFSP team?
  3. At 18:16, Lily’s grandmother is asked what kinds of situations she would like to see Lily imitating words in. Based on her answers, what are some natural environments that therapy could take place?
  4. At the end of the meeting at 30:03, the team asks Lily’s grandmother what her ideal therapy frequency would be. Why do you think it is so important to involve a family in making frequency decisions in early intervention?

 

IDEA: Understanding Measurable Goals on the IEP

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbsZ4IjQ5e8

Reflection Questions

  1. Beginning at 9:40, real life IFSP and IEP goals are introduced. Cassie’s goal is from an IFSP and Bill’s goal is from an IEP. Compare and contrast the structure of the two goals.
  2. Based on these differences and similarities in programs and the ways goals are written, what kinds of preparation might a parent need to manage the transition from IFSP to IEP?
  3. At 15:15, an example of an IEP goal for John is given. What are some other measurable goals you write for John that address the goal of decreasing physically aggressive outbursts?