Episode 51: Special Education Process Mini Course (Part 2) - The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Autism In Real Life - A podcast by Ilia Walsh, Creator and Host

In this episode I explain the Individualized Family Education Plan (IFSP) process and form so that families and those working with children below the age of 3  can have a better foundation of what to expect and what will be required to build a solid plan for those children that are eligible for early intervention services.Please find some helpful resources below:Understood.Orghttps://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/early-intervention/ifsp-what-it-is-and-how-it-worksIFSP Webhttps://www.ifspweb.org/ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Educationhttp://www.cms-kids.com/providers/early_steps/training/documents/individual_family.pdfFederal Regulations for Early Intervention, IFSP and transitionhttps://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/Final_Regulations_Part_C_Guidance.pdfSample & Guidebooks for an IFSPsMassachusettshttps://www.mass.gov/doc/ifsp-handbook/downloadNew Mexicohttps://www.cdd.unm.edu/ecln/FIT/pdfs/IFSPTADocJune2016.pdf