Resources
Pediatric therapy videos for Illinois EI therapists and parents
Short, free videos from Pathways.org on how babies move and grow, what typical and atypical development can look like, and simple activities like tummy time. Pick one for your practice or to share with a family.
For therapists
Side-by-side comparisons and early motor delay signs to review with your caseload.
For therapists6 month Old Baby Typical and Atypical Development
For therapistsWhat is Torticollis?
For parents
Ideas to share with families: tummy time, sensory play, and what early intervention looks like.
For parentsMeeting Milestones – Helping Baby Roll
For parentsDoes My Child Have A Sensory Issue?
Videos from Pathways.org
Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
The Clearinghouse is a free statewide lending library and information service for families, caregivers, and professionals. It supplies research-based tip sheets (many in multiple languages), topical resource guides, books, videos, activity kits, and a technology-loan program for live video visits. Materials are mailed at no charge.
- Phone: (877) 275-3227
- Email: illinois-eic@illinois.edu
Best resources for therapists and other providers
The Provider Toolbox is especially useful because it already cross-links the Credentialing Toolkit, Provider Handbook, EITP training path, CBO billing site, and family tip-sheet series.
Start here for providers
- Family trainings and education directory (opens in a new tab)Workshops and parent-center contacts providers can share.
- Illinois resources directory (opens in a new tab)Official partner list and parent organizations.
- Videos available for EI credential credit (opens in a new tab)Checkout items that also count toward professional development.
For families and general reference
- Home (opens in a new tab)Overview and current newsletters.
- What Is Early Intervention? (opens in a new tab)Plain-language explanation of the program.
- The Early Intervention Process (opens in a new tab)Step-by-step from referral through transition.
- EI Program Services (opens in a new tab)List of available services and who delivers them.
- Making a Referral (opens in a new tab)How anyone refers a child.
- Developmental milestones (opens in a new tab)Age-typical skills families can review.
- Transition from EI (opens in a new tab)Planning for age 3 and school-age services.
- Tip sheets / EI Notes (EI Basics, Everyday EI, child development, video visits) (opens in a new tab)Short, practical handouts, many translated.
- Resource guides (autism, behavior, assistive technology, family engagement, and dozens more) (opens in a new tab)Curated books, videos, and websites by topic.
- Lending library catalog (opens in a new tab)Borrow books, kits, and media.
- Technology loan program (opens in a new tab)Devices and connectivity for virtual visits.
- Finding community resources (opens in a new tab)Child care, health, nutrition, and local supports.
Official Illinois EI partners
These sites complete the operational picture for both parents and therapists.
- Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) (opens in a new tab)Required System Overview, core-knowledge hours, and ongoing professional development.Training calendar and events (opens in a new tab)The new-provider training path (PDF) is listed on the EITP site and in the Provider Toolbox.
- Illinois Department of Early Childhood: Early Intervention (families) (opens in a new tab)Official state page for families.
- Illinois Department of Early Childhood: Early Intervention (providers) (opens in a new tab)Official state page for providers.
- Early Intervention Technical Assistance and Monitoring (opens in a new tab)Technical assistance and monitoring for Illinois EI.
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