AFPD40-6 governs Air Force policy for Early Intervention Services, Related Services, and special education services.
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It defines developmental and educational terms, including Individualized Education Programs and Individualized Family Service Plans. It describes the services provided through Educational and Developmental Intervention Services and the environments in which they are provided.
Early Intervention Services—Services provided by the Early Intervention Services component of Educational and Developmental Intervention Services may include: early childhood special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language/communication therapy, audiology, nursing, social work, and transportation to services where natural environments are not conducive to service provision. (paragraph 4)
To the greatest extent possible, Early Intervention Services are provided to the child and the family in natural environments. (paragraph 4)
Educational and Developmental Intervention Services—The name for separate programs operated by the military services that provide Early Intervention Services to infants and toddlers (birth up to 3 years of age) and Related Services to children (3 years of age to 21 years of age). (paragraph 4)
The Individualized Education Program defines specially designed instruction for a student with a disability. Intensity, frequency, location, and methodology of service delivery are specified. (paragraph 4)
The Individualized Family Service Plan is a multidisciplinary-written document that ensures each eligible child and family has a plan for Early Intervention Services to meet their unique needs through a collaborative partnership between the family and providers. (paragraph 4)