About the I-Team Early Intervention Project
Access, inclusion, and participation for the youngest Vermonters
Our mission is to empower Vermont early intervention teams in their work with infants and toddlers.
Meet Our Staff
The “I” in our name stands for “Interdisciplinary”. Our interdisciplinary team includes a speech language pathologist with expertise in alternative and augmentative communication, a pediatric occupational therapist, a pediatric physical therapist, and a family resources consultant.
In the image at left, we are, left to right:
- Amy Starble, Communication Consultant
- Pamela Cummings, Project Director
- Chayah Lichtig, Occupational Therapy Consultant
- Tammy Willey, Family Resources Consultant
I-Team Early Intervention is a project of UVM’s Center on Disability & Community Inclusion. It receives support from the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP).
Our Foundational Principles
All children learn best when they feel safe and secure, both emotionally and physically.
Children with complex needs may gather information in different ways, which may make new routines challenging. Preparing children for what is to come will allow them to better access the intervention offered.
Children with complex needs often communicate in subtle ways. In order to feel heard, child’s communication attempts should be responded to with consistency.
Children with complex needs may have a lot of things done “to them” or “for them”. Instead, provide opportunities for the child to express preferences and interests.
All children learn best through play. Embedding play into daily routines allows children to learn within predictable and fun activities and experience repetition with variety.
Children with complex needs may demonstrate engagement in different ways. Observe the child’s current level of engagement in play activities and work toward enhancing engagement:
• Being Present
• Having Presence
• Actively Participating
• Connecting
• Contributing
Quick Facts
2024 I-Team Early Intervention Fact Sheet
