The FIRST Course, FIRST KIT, and FAQs 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 to learn about, adopt, and advocate for tiered approaches to rehabilitation services in schools and early childcare settings.
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Note: An audit is underway of the links in this toolkit and new version will be available soon! Please stay tuned!
Using a tiered service delivery model is a change for many professionals. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and hope we have answered yours.
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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.
Video and self-reflection questions to apply your learning.
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.
This program provides early years professionals with an introduction to developmental surveillance and the Early Years Check-In, an approach to help parents and caregivers identify concerns related to a child's development.