That’s great to hear, Anna. Yes, decreasing how much assistance a child needs over time is an important measure of progress, especially with little ones with more signficant disabilities. It’s a measure that is not always captured with our assessment tools and requires strong observation skills and informed clinical opinion. Plus, when families notice the differences and celebrate the child’s increased independence, that’s a total win!

Absolutely, Heather! I think A11 is particularly relevant when documenting in the IFSP. It’s so important to make sure the summary section makes sense to families. The IFSP should also capture progress from ongoing assessment (A9).