This webinar will describe the key members of the early intervention team and the important role that each member plays. The session will present strategies for clear communication in team meetings and will analyze factors that contribute to successful collaboration during early intervention visits. Strategies for effective shared treatment sessions and a coaching approach will also be discussed.

This session will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of planning for successful transitions across the early childhood continuum—from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to Early Intervention (Part C), and ultimately to school-based (Part B) services. Presenters will describe key processes that promote continuity of care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proactive transition planning at each stage. The session will emphasize the importance of recognizing and incorporating family priorities and feedback to ensure that transitions are responsive, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate.

This webinar will present an overview of the assessment and IFSP development process with a focus on consideration of the impact of teleintervention, teaming, and natural environments. Learners will gain knowledge about how to apply family-centered practices to perform strengths-based assessments in support of IFSP development. The process of creating child and family outcomes that emphasize strengths and promote caregiver engagement will also be discussed.

This session will describe components of natural learning environment practices with a focus on the impact of family-centered practices on child learning and development. The presentation will help attendees learn to develop strategies for supporting children and families in a variety of contexts and situations. The session will also provide discussion of the application of principles of natural learning environment practices to clinical practice.

This webinar will summarize precursor legislation to IDEA and describe components of IDEA Part C and their impact on physical therapy. The presentation will review how eligibility is determined for IDEA Part C and provide a brief overview of the IFSP process. Finally, the presentation will provide an introduction to physical therapy services are provided for children and families under Part C of IDEA.

This on-demand course provides a comprehensive foundation in early intervention physical therapy practices for children and families. Participants will explore key components of IDEA Part C, natural learning environments, assessment and IFSP development, interdisciplinary teaming, and transitions across the early childhood continuum. The course emphasizes family-centered care, strengths-based practices, collaboration, caregiver engagement, and the application of evidence-informed strategies within everyday routines and environments. Together, these sessions provide learners with foundational knowledge and practical strategies to support effective, collaborative, and family-centered physical therapy services in early intervention.