EI

Question 1

Clinical clues that a child needs EI include

Answer 1

no single words by 18 months, vocabulary of less than 30 words in 24 months, no two word combinations at 36 months, evidence of indicators of language delay.

Question 2

Clinical cues with regards to language production include

Answer 2

less diverse vocabulary, small vocab for their age, mainly use verbs that serve many purposes such as “do”, “make”, “want”, and “go”; more transitive verbs and less intransitive verbs

Question 3

What is the EI process?

Answer 3

Family and/or MD start the process; MD places an order; county is contacted to start the process; EI initial services coordinator is assigned; family picks diagnostic agency; Evaluation is scheduled and performed.

Question 4

Clinical clues with regards to language comprehension include

Answer 4

A 6 mo comprehension delay is present; large gap between comprehension delay and comprehension deficit

Question 5

Clinical clues with regards to phonology include

Answer 5

Little variety in babbling structure and not enough consonants used; few pre-linguistic vocalizations; vowel errors; restricted syllable structure; less than 50% of consonants used correctly; using front sounds instead of back sounds or glottal sounds

Question 6

Clinical clues with regards to imitation include

Answer 6

few spontaneous imitations; depend on direct modeling and prompts for imitation

Question 7

Clinical clues with regards to play include

Answer 7

Mainly manipulating and grouping objects; little combinatorial and/or symbolic play

Question 8

Clinical clues with regards to gestures include

Answer 8

few gestures used to communicate, supplement communication, or for symbolization

Question 9

Clinical clues with regards to social skills include

Answer 9

behavioral issues; interact with adults more than peers; rarely initiates conversations; struggling to partake in activities