Early Intervention & The Medical Home

Below you will find a variety of resources related to coordinating care between early intervention and the primary care medical home.  Resources include online modules, American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statements, and additional supplemental reading materials.

1. The Importance of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families (ECTA, July 2011)
2. The Outcomes of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families (ECTA, July 2011)
3. American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statements
4. Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
5. Referral Source Resources- Illinois Specific

The Importance of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families (ECTA, July 2011)

Article that provides information on why early intervention is important, why services are essential, and what the unmet needs are.

The Outcomes of Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families (ECTA, July 2011)

Article that provides information on the partnership that is necessary to support child outcomes (including overall developmental gains) and family outcomes which include parenting skills, confidence, responsiveness, and a positive outlook.

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statements

• Identifying Infants and Young Children with Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening, May 2010
• Role of the Medical Home in Family Centered Early Intervention Services, November 2007
• The Medical Home, May 2004 (pdf)
• The Pediatrician's Role in Develoipment and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), July 1999

Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)

The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has a variety of resources for Primary Care Providers and Early Interventionists. 

• Resources for Primary Care Providers include Practice Resources, Condition Management, Medical Home Links, and Events and Training.
•  Resources on Coordinating Care Trainings include a variety of online trainings such as:

Referral Source Resources- Illinois Specific

• Eligibility Criteria 
• EI Eligible Medical Conditions
• Child and Family Connections (CFC) Listing (2010)
• Illinois Early Intervention Program Fax Back Referral Form (pdf)
• Standardized Illinois Early Intervention Referral Form (pdf)

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