EI Essentials

Helping families understand which words to focus on can be one of the biggest challenges in EI. Many caregivers want colors, shapes and ABCs, but those words don’t lead to meaningful communication. This checklist helps you and families focus on the words that matter most for real, functional communication.What's included: ✔ SLP-approved first words organized by category ✔ Covers function words, people, objects, verbs, descriptors, and more ✔ Parent-friendly layout that's easy to use at home ✔ Pe

A parent who doesn't understand why you do what you do will never fully buy in. This handout gives them the "why" behind Early Intervention in plain language they can actually connect with.What's included: ✔ 3-page grab-and-go resource you can print or send digitally ✔ 5 research backed principles explained in parent-friendly language ✔ Covers routine-based learning, caregiver coaching, and why EI works ✔ Aligned with current EI best practice ✔ Print or text/email directly to families💡 How EI S

😩You show up with good intentions and zero plan. Sound familiar? This step-by-step guide helps you walk into every EI visit knowing exactly what you're doing and why.What's included: ✔ Simple 5-step visit structure you can follow every single time ✔ Coaching questions that fill the awkward silence and get caregivers talking ✔ "Our Plan Between Visits" handout families actually hold onto ✔ Fits right into your welcome packet💡 How EI SLPs are using this: Review it in the car before you knock. Fi

A compact, ring-bound quick reference that puts all birth–3 communication milestones at your fingertips so you can confidently answer “Is this typical?” during any home visit.