Module 5: Atypical Development--Increasing Awareness

This training module will take approximately 60 minutes to deliver to your staff. To begin, download and review the Facilitator's Guide in the callout box to the right.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training module, early intervention staff will be able to:

• Describe how atypical development may adversely impact the overall development of all infants and toddlers (those born prematurely, full-term, with complex medical histories, and those who have always been healthy);
   
• Identify characteristics of atypical development across multiple areas of development; and
   
• Determine when atypical development warrants further evaluation and/or early intervention services.

Presentation

Access and display the presentation for this module by clicking the link below. The structure of the presentation allows you to pause or advance through it at your own pace. You need an internet connection and your computer should be connected to speakers to ensure adequate audio projection.

A downloadable copy of the presentation script (e.g., to distribute to participants who are deaf or hearing impaired) is available in the callout box to the right.

Participant Handouts

Download, print, and distribute the handouts to participants as indicated in the Facilitator's Guide, as well as the Evaluation Form and Training Verification Form for MSDE Suitable Qualifications hours for this module (if desired).

• Atypical Development Brainstorm (Milestone 1)
• Atypical Development Brainstorm (Milestone 2)
• Atypical Development Brainstorm (MIlestone 3)
• Atypical Development Brainstorm (Milestone 4)
• Atypical Development Brainstorm (Milestone 5)
• Atypical Development Brainstorm (Milestone 6)
• Module 5 Participant Evaluation Form
• Training Verification Form (MSDE Suitable Qualifications): Module 5