Once the meeting ends, the work of following through begins. Use this checklist after the IFSP meeting, the session where a child's early intervention plan (the Individualized Family Service Plan) is set, to keep services on track for infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. It prompts you to check that the written plan matches what was agreed, monitor progress through real-life routines rather than only therapy sessions, stay in close contact with families, prepare for six-month and annual reviews, and begin transition planning well before the child turns three.
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