BOSR Referral Processes and Follow-Up 2

Question 1

Which factor most commonly acts as a barrier to families following through on a referral?

Accepted Answer

Lack of transportation, cost, or understanding of the referral

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Too many referral options available

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The referral being written in formal language

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Having too many follow-up appointments scheduled

Question 2

Early Intervention (EI) services under Part C of IDEA are designed for children in which age range?

Accepted Answer

Birth to 3 years

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3 to 5 years

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5 to 8 years

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Birth to 6 years

Question 3

What is the role of a service coordinator in the referral and follow-up process?

Accepted Answer

To help families navigate services and ensure they access needed supports

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To conduct comprehensive developmental evaluations

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To make final diagnostic decisions

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To administer behavioral screening tools

Question 4

When referring a child for evaluation, obtaining a signed release of information is necessary to:

Accepted Answer

Allow communication between the screener and the receiving provider

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Bill the family's insurance for screening services

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Enroll the child in an intervention program

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Complete the original screening form

Question 5

What does 'lost to follow-up' mean in the context of developmental screening?

Accepted Answer

A child referred for services who cannot be reached for status confirmation

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A child who moved to a different screening program

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A child who failed the screening a second time

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A child who aged out of Early Intervention

Question 6

A child's behavioral screen is positive, but the parent has not called the referred specialist after two weeks. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the family to offer support and address any barriers to accessing services

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Assume the family is not interested and close the case

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Re-screen the child immediately

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Notify child protective services about parental non-compliance

Question 7

Which agency typically receives referrals for children ages 3–5 who may need special education services?

Accepted Answer

The local school district's special education department

Answer

Early Intervention under IDEA Part C

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The state child welfare agency

Answer

A private pediatric neurologist