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Please find below a collection and directory of popular, useful, and suggested resources for Early Intervention providers! Many resources suggested by and for practitioners. If you have a favorite resource to add feel free to reach out at the bottom of this page, or under our "Have Something to Add?" page.

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Regulation & Sleep

Growing Little Brains

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This is a page dedicated to support and resources for OT in Early intervention, please visit the links below to explore the different offerings from this page.

Coaching/Courses

Parent Coaching

Therapy Village

Universal Part C Curriculum

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Image and content property of Universal Online Part C EI Curriculum

This site houses lots of information on early intervention and part C. It also houses an online training on the ins and outs of part C.

Developmental Pathways

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Image and content property of Developmental Pathways

This is a page is dedicated to service connection, coordination, and support for those with disabilities. This site also provides helpful tools and resources.

The OT Toolbox

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Image and content property of OT Toolbox

This is a page offers a blog, courses on all things OT, free resources, and tools for a variety of topics including fine motor skills, executive functioning, sensory and more.

Therapist Toolbox

Tools To Grow

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This is a resource dedicated to support for pediatric therapies and therapists. This site offers free resources, lesson plans, a blog and more.

Therapist Toolbox

Pathways

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Image and content property of Pathways.org

This is a resource geared towards parents and tracking and understanding development. This organization offers videos, ideas for play, ways to boost development, and a free app for tracking milestones.

Play & Activities

The Early Childhood Personnel Center

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Image and content property of Uconn Center For Excellence in Developmental Disabilities ECPC

This is an organization that works to support state organizations in developing strong and effective Ei programs. This page also offers

Local Lending Libraries

-Colorado

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Image and content property of University of Colorado Denver

A lending library through the University of Colorado Denver. This lending library works similarly to lending libraries found in EI Broker locations, though this library is available to "early intervention consultants".

Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood

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Image and content property of Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood and AOTA

A book dedicated to the best practices for OTs in EI and working in early childhood.

Family Centered

Practice Article

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Image and content property of Elenko and New York Institute of Technology

Brining the Family to the Center of Early Intervention Practice in Occupational Therapy- An article specifically on the family in our EI model and how we can best support them.

Understanding Temperment

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Image and content property of Understanding Temperament in Infants and Toddlers, Allard, and Hunter

A short guide looking at temperament, working with different temperaments and finding the best fit for infants and toddlers.

Routines Based

Intervention Video

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Image and content property of McWilliam, Stevenson, Reimagine Australia, and Early Intervention Childhood Australia

An hour and a half video course on implementing routines based intervention.

Video Library

for Practitioners

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Image and content property of Results Matter and the Colorado Department of Education

Results Matter- A video library to support observation and practitioner skills in Early Intervention.

Teachers Pay Teachers

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Image and content property of Teachers Pay Teachers

This is a page perfect for older kiddos, and those kiddos nearing three. This site offers online resources on a variety of topics created by others including, games, songs, posters, activities and more.

Speech Resources

Colorado Association for Infant Mental Health

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Image and content property of Colorado Association for Infant Mental Health

This organization offers trainings, supervision, and resources on supporting the mental health of infants and families.

State Guidelines on Development

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Image and content property of Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines

For example, Colorado- Many states have developmental guides and supports. Check your state to see what they have to offer!

Larimer County Age Anchoring Tool

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Image and content property of Larimer County

This tool is used to establish age equivalencies (age anchoring), and is a great tool to have around and to read up on!

CDC Milestones

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Image and content property of the CDC

A leading resource on developmental milestones.

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A book for guidance in early intervention. There is also a second edition book now

Image and content property of The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals

Coaching with Families

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Image and content property of Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood and AOTA

They Said: Coaching Alongside Families in Early Intervention- This is an article on the importance of working with families in early intervention.

The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook

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Image and content property of The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook and Brookes publishing.

An amazing guide used by many organizations in EI to guide their practice.

Video and Guide

for Practitioners

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Image and content property of University of Colorado Anschutz medical Campus

Just Being Kids- Demonstrating how services and routines based interventions can make a difference for kiddos.

Video Library

for Practitioners

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Image and content property of Desired Results Access Project

This video library is for professional development of practitioners and is the California based sister library to the "Just Being Kids" library.

The Occupational

Therapy Hub

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Image and content property of The Occupational Therapy Hub

A website that hosts educational videos, journal club, podcasts, therapy articles, and online forums.

Big Little Feelings

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A resource geared towards supporting parents in the difficult moments of parenthood, including courses and guides on pacifiers, potty training, behavior and more.

WONDER Babies

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Image and content property of WONDER Babies.

This resource is dedicated to support for medically fragile or developmentally delayed babies. This site offers trainings and resources on a variety of topics including feeding of fragile infants, skin to skin, caregiver guides and more.

Trainings Recommended by OTs in EI

Check locally for any trainings of interest!

Motivational Interviewing

Friends Talking Outside

Several OTs also cited a Motivational Interviewing training as another impactful tool in their belt. Finding a motivational interviewing training can help you to connect better with parents and caregivers, while giving you a new way to approach your communication strategy as an OT. Again, seek local opportunities and check with your organization if you are part of one. Linked below is one example.

Circle of Security Training

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Image and content property of Circle of Security International

This is another training suggested by many OTs in EI. this training looks at secure and healthy attachments. this is a great training for parents in EI.

Sensory Integration Trainings

Image by Senjuti Kundu

Another heavily recommended category of training. Again, please check locally and with your organization if you are a part of one. Linked below is one that is AOTA approved.

Trauma Informed Trainings

Child with a Bear

Many EI OTs also suggested seeking out a trauma informed training. There are many available, please look in your area, and check with your organization if you are part of one. This is just the link to one training marked as early childhood specific.

Neurodevelopmental Treatment Trainings

Baby

Neurodevelopmental trainings are another highly encouraged training from OTs in the field. Please check locally and with your organization if you are part of one. Linked below is one example of a training organization.

NBO Trainings

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Image and content property of Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Some OT practitioners in EI hold up these trainings in NBO as some of their favorite and most impactful trainings the have take. Take a look at the peer reviewed research, and then check out this resource.

DC: 0-5 Training

for Mental Health

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Image and content property of Zero to Three

A training suggested by practicing EI therapists. This training can work to support the mental health for kiddos seen in EI. Check with your organization for opportunities, if you are part of an organization.

State Resources for Providers

Many states have resources ready to go for their providers, offering support, training, resources, guidance and more.

Need to Contact A State's Early Intervention Office?

Visit the link below for the CDC contact page!

Continuing Education Resources

Many of the above resources and trainings have opportunities for continuing education credits. Pleas see below for a directory of some continuing education dedicated pages.

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Continuing Ed.

American Occupational

Therapy Association (AOTA)

AOTA offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities, on a wide range of topics. Visit their site below to view their offerings.

Image and content property of AOTA

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Continuing Ed.

OT Potential

This site offers online courses, and OT podcasts on a variety of topics, that when combined with their site quizzes can be used as a certificate for continuing education units.

Image and content property of OT Potential

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Continuing Ed.

PESI

PESI offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities, featuring a page dedicated to pediatric continuing education.

Image and content property of PESI

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Continuing Ed.

Occupational Therapy .Com

This site offers online continuing education in a variety of formats to fit your preferences, including live, video, text, and audio courses.

Image and content property of OccupationalTherapy.com

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Continuing Ed.

Learn Play Thrive

A pediatrics focused continuing education page that hosts education on a wide range of topics, including neurodiversity, autism, trauma informed therapy and more.

Image and content property of Learn Play Thrive

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Continuing Ed.

Conscious Discipline

This site offers online courses, in-person course, podcasts, webinars and more!

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Resources for Support with Feeding

One of the top areas that OTs in early intervention suggest learning more about. Feeding is also the area that OTs in EI most commonly feel underequipped in.

Lactation Consultant Certification

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Image and content property of the IBCLC Commision

A great way to grow your abilities and practice while supporting infants and those breastfeeding.

Solid Starts App

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Image and content property of Solid Starts App

A handy app geared towards helping parents manage the transition to solids.

Beckman Oral Motor

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Image and content property of Beckman Oral Motor

A resource providing training, and resources surrounding oral motor skill learning for occupational therapists.

NBO Trainings

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Image and content property of Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Some OT practitioners in EI hold up these trainings in NBO as some of their favorite and most impactful trainings the have take. Take a look at the peer reviewed research, and then check out this resource.

My Munch Bug-

Melanie Potock

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Image and content property of mymunchbug and Melanie Ptotck

This site offers coaching, free tools and resources, and both asynchronous and live courses on topics including development, bottle feeding, autism, picky eating, and more.

SOS Feeding

and Certification

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Image and content property of SOS approach to feeding

Many therapists have strong opinions and favorites when it comes to feeding approaches. SOS is one common approach. This approach focuses on strengths, internal motivation, and play.

SOFFI Trainings

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Image and content property of SOFFI and Feeding FUNdamentals

Another popular training system focused on care for and feeding of fragile infants. This site offers live and virtual trainings, certificates, and specific trainings and resources on reflux, the NICU, transitions to solids, textures, and more.

Your Kids Table

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Image and content property of Your Kids Table

This is a site that offers many OT and regulation tools. This page also includes resources specifically for picky eating.

Responsive Feeding

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Image and content property of Chicago Feeding Group

Many therapists in the field have suggested that others seek out information and training on responsive feeding. Find below an introduction to responsive feeding.

Anxious Eaters

and Anxious Mealtimes

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Image and content property of OccupationalTherapy.com

A webinar recommended by several practitioners in early intervention. This webinar looks at how to support kiddos who may experience anxiety around mealtime.

Chicago Feeding Group

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Image and content property of Chicago Feeding Group

Chicago Feeding Group is an organization dedicated to education and support for feeding. This group offers both on-demand and live events covering a wide variety of topics, a provider directory, and resources and information on feeding.

Get Permission Institute

Marsh Dunn Klein

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Image and content property of Get Permission Institute and Marsha Dunn Klein

Another approach to feeding favored by some therapists in early intervention. This approach is focused on responsive and positive feeding experiences. Click below to learn more.

Sensory/Social EmotionalRegulation
and Sleep

Regulation can be one of the biggest barriers for many kiddos in engaging in their day and with their families or peers. Similarly difficulties with sleep can be a major barrier to the overall regulation and functioning of a family. Below are some resources to support these friends.

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Training and Certification

Neonatal Touch and Massage

These trainings can help therapists support infants to calm and engage in the world around them in a more regulated state.

Image and content property of NTMC

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Training Curriculum

Interoception

This site offers courses and resources on interoception and helping little ones to understand their bodies.

Image and content property of Kelly Mahler

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Trainings and Support

Social Emotional and Behavior

This site offers webinars, a blog, podcasts, and trainings on supporting and reframing behavior for little ones.

Image and content property of Mona Delahooke

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Continuing Ed. and Training

Co-Regulation

This is a course and training that offers support for encouraging and helping with co-regulation.

Image and content property of OccupationalTherapy.com and Teresa Fair-Field

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Trainings

Sleep Trainings- Palm Pediatrics

This page is dedicated to trainings offered on a variety of sleep topics. Trainings are offered in Denver, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.

Image and content property of Palm Pediatrics

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A Book on Sleep

The Happy Sleeper

This book has been recommended by several therapists for understanding and supporting sleep for infants and young kids.

Image and content property of The Happy Sleeper and Amazon

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Trainings and Support

The In-Sync Child

This site offers webinars, resources, and trainings on regulation and movement.

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Books

The Disconnected Kids Series

This series of books looks at regulation and supporting young kiddos.

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