Burns Pediatric Practice Test

Early intervention for children under three is organized through an individualized family service plan (IFSP) that coordinates services in the child’s natural environment. Asking the family whether they already have an IFSP is the natural first step because it quickly shows whether there is an existing plan to build on and what services are already in place or needed. If an IFSP exists, you review it and help connect the family with the listed services and goals. If there isn’t one, you begin the evaluation and eligibility process to establish an IFSP and arrange appropriate supports in the home or community. School-based services or IEPs are not the starting point for a child under three; they come into play later, typically when the child enters preschool or kindergarten. While referrals to a social worker or physician involvement can be part of coordinating care, the initial action should be to determine the status of an IFSP and initiate or update the plan accordingly.