Infant Toddler and Family (Set of Manual &; Instrument)

This straightforward, easy-to-use, clinically sensitive tool helps you evaluate the strengths and vulnerabilities of children from 6 months to 3 years and their families. With the Infant-Toddler and Family Instrument (ITFI), a wide range of family service providers can organize impressions about the child, family, and the environment, helping them decide whether further referrals and services are needed. Consisting of an Instrument and Manual, ITFI offers a clear, step by step way to question caregivers about their child's characteristics, daily activities, health, development, and family life in understandable language that feels natural and comfortable. The ITFI Instrument includesa direct, open-ended Caregiver Interviewa Developmental Map that covers nine different age intervals and key developmental areas: gross and fine motor, social and emotional, language, coping, and self-helpa Checklist for Evaluating Concern that professionals complete after family visitsa Plan for the Child and Family that professionals use while reviewing the results with the family and recommending referrals The Manual provides detailed instructions, tips on handling sensitive issues, guidelines on referrals, and an appendix on the field testing of ITFI. Four case studies are also presented to illustrate effective use of ITFI, including development of a plan of action. Learn more about the ITFI system today.