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Collaboration and teamwork in assessment for early intervention
1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UCLID Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. stephen_bagnato@poplar.chp.edu
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|April 15, 1999
Summary
Effective early intervention requires collaboration between professionals. This study identifies common teamwork challenges and proposes eight developmentally appropriate standards to ensure best practices and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Area of Science:
- Early intervention
- Special education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Background:
- Effective early intervention necessitates collaboration among diverse professionals, including educators and medical staff.
- Teamwork in early intervention is crucial for implementing comprehensive services like screening, assessment, and individualized planning.
- Challenges in interdisciplinary teamwork can hinder the quality and consistency of early intervention services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common obstacles to effective interdisciplinary teamwork in early intervention settings.
- To propose a set of developmentally appropriate standards to guide collaborative practices.
- To ensure adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandates through standardized collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common roadblocks in interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Analysis of existing practices in early intervention.
- Development of eight core standards for effective collaboration.
Main Results:
- Identified significant roadblocks in collaboration between educational and medical professionals.
- Proposed eight developmentally appropriate standards: utility, acceptability, authenticity, equity, sensitivity, convergence, congruence, and collaboration.
- These standards provide a framework for best practices in early intervention teamwork.
Conclusions:
- Implementing the eight proposed standards can overcome common collaboration challenges.
- Standardized, developmentally appropriate practices enhance the effectiveness of early intervention services.
- Adherence to these standards ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, promoting equitable and effective support for children and families.