The FIRST Course and FIRST KIT provide speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists with evidence-based information and tools to support the implementation of a needs-based, tiered model of service in schools.
The FIRST KIT is a companion to the FIRST Course and provides practical resources to support rehabilitation professionals learn about, adopt, and advocate for tiered approaches to rehabilitation services in schools and early childcare settings.
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Current Challenges: It can be challenging to deliver rehabilitation services that meet the needs of children, families, and educators. The Integrated Rehabilitation Service Model looks to solve some of those challenges.
A listing of additional references for more information.
Learning for All: a guide to effective assessment and instruction for all students, kindergarten to grade 12.
Tips to help you get started on implementing Integrated Rehabilitation Services within the school environment.
A short list of acronyms and their meanings to help you when you are getting started in the school.
A handy reference for the CAST UDL guidelines.
A handy reference of factors to consider to determine if more intensive services are needed for a child.
A copy of the dynamic assessment that was used in the modules for you to print out and follow along.
A summary of the five models of service delivery discussed in module 5 with description and examples.
A blank action plan to complete to help you to prepare to implement Integrated Rehabilitation Services.
The Action Plan used in Module 6 with an example filled in to help guide you on filling it out.
This program is designed to increase your knowledge about DCD and to increase your confidence in supporting a child's development and participation.
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