Common use of Audiology Clause in Contracts

Audiology. Audiology services are services defined in the IFSP for a child whose auditory sensitivity and acuity is so deficient as to interfere with normal functioning and includes: 1) determination of the range, nature and degree of hearing loss and communication functions by use of audiological evaluation procedures, and 2) determination of the child's need for individual amplification including selecting, fitting, and dispensing appropriate listening and vibrotactile devices, and evaluating the effectiveness of those devices. Family training, counseling and support is integral to each service. Medical services are only for diagnostic and evaluation purposes when: 1) the child's record documents that other evaluations or assessments have failed to determine the child's eligibility for EI services, and 2) there is documented evidence that the child is likely to be determined eligible if additional diagnostic services are provided. The services are for the purpose of identifying and/or determining the nature and extent of a child's medical or other health-related condition in order to determine eligibility for EI services. Nursing services are professional health services defined in the IFSP that are necessary to enable a child to benefit from the other early intervention services. Nursing services are covered only during the time that the child is receiving other EI services. Services include medication administration/monitoring, catheterization, tube feeding and suctioning as prescribed by a licensed physician and as defined in the IFSP. Family training, counseling and support is integral to each service. Nutrition services as defined in the IFSP include conducting individual assessments, developing and monitoring appropriate plans to address the nutritional needs of the child. Family training, counseling and support is integral to each service. Occupational therapy services as defined in the IFSP include planning and implementation of a therapy program of purposeful activities which are rehabilitative, habilitative or restorative as prescribed by a licensed physician. These activities are designed to: 1) address the functional needs of the child in various developmental domains, particularly related to adaptive development, behavior and play, and sensory, motor and postural development; 2) improve the child's functional ability to perform tasks at home and in other environments; 3) prevent initial or further impairment or loss of function; and 4) correct or compensate for a medical problem interfering with age appropriate functional performance. Activities also include environmental consultation to ensure that appropriate adaptations and safety issues for the eligible child have been incorporated. Family training, counseling and support is integral to each service. Physical therapy services as defined in the IFSP include planning and implementation of a therapy program of therapy services which are rehabilitative, habilitative or restorative as prescribed by a licensed physician. These services are designed to: 1) promote sensorimotor function through the enhancement of musculoskeletal status, neurobehavioral organization, perceptual and motor development, cardiopulmonary status, 2)improve the child's functional ability to perform tasks at home and in other environments and 3) correct or compensate for a medical problem, directed toward the prevention or minimization of a disability. Family training, counseling and support is integral to each service. Psychological services are diagnostic or active treatments as required by the child's IFSP with the intent to reasonably improve the child's physical or mental conditions. Services are provided to a child whose condition/functioning can be expected to improve with interventions. These services include but are not limited to: