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The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission receives calls from individuals and parents throughout the state trying to find answers and assistance regarding Special Education. Illinois Special Education is governed by both the federal law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and State Law (Illinois Administration Rule Part 226). Below are links to information starting with a Frequently Asked Questions document that answers the most commonly asked questions received by the SPED Collaborative Team along with a summary and law citation.

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The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission receives calls from individuals and parents throughout the state trying to find answers and assistance regarding Special Education. Illinois Special Education is governed by both the federal law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and State Law (Illinois Administration Rule Part 226).

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Addressing the "F" in IFSP: Writing Functional Family-Level Outcomes that Fill the Family’s Bucket! 

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Addressing the "F" in IFSP: Writing Functional Family-Level Outcomes that Fill the Family’s Bucket! 

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Focus on the Family Broadcast Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate […]

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In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.

Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension's Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.

With this podcast, you won't just read the Bible in a year ... you'll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
Listen and...

1. Read the ENTIRE Bible

2. Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture

3. Experience the transformative power of God's Word in your daily life

4. Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:

Two to three scripture readings

A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz

A guided prayer to help you hear God's voice in his Word

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Meet Your Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz serves as Director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

He is a presenter in Ascension's Chosen, Altaration, and The 99 programs, and has a channel on Ascension Presents.

Featuring / Special Guest:
Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins, the inspiration behind The Bible in a Year Reading Plan and the creator of The Bible Timeline series and The Great Adventure series of Bible studies, is a featured guest throughout The Bible in a Year podcast. Jeff will bring his in-depth knowledge of the story of salvation to help people better understand Sacred Scripture and the meaning for their lives through multiple special podcast episodes with Father Mike.

Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and has become a leading Catholic evangelist, author, and podcast host.

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This channel shares video resources for the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois (EITP). EITP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention to deliver professional development to early interventionists serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System. The mission of the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois is to develop a comprehensive system of personnel development that is regionalized, responsive and reflective of best practice in the field of early intervention. Please feel free to share these resources with families you work with.

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Resource from Kathy Snyder in the 6 Ways to Well-Being

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I've researched human behavior for over 20 years at Stanford University.

​I've learned that only 3 things will change your behavior in the long term.

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The Burnout Workbook is Here!

Want to learn more about the workbook and download a free sample exercise? Check out The Burnout Workbook here.

The "tl;dr" of the book is:

Wellness is not a state of mind, but a state of action. It is the freedom to move through the innate cycles and oscillations of being human - from effort to rest and back, from connection to autonomy and back, from adventure to homecoming and back.

But we have been lied to our whole lives about what wellness "should" look like, and rejecting that lie, all those myths about "having it all" and "finally achieving lasting peace" is how we create space in our lives for that free action through the cycle of being human.

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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, a book by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. and Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A

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Strengths Based Workbook for Stress Relief

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The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief

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Find calm in the midst of everyday chaos. This strengths-based workbook offers a unique step-by-step approach grounded in positive psychology to help you red…

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Praise for Love 2.0 Jane Brody,

"I wish I had known years ago about the work Barbara Fredrickson... has done on fostering positive emotions, in particular her theory that accumulating 'micro-moments of positivity,' like my daily interaction with children, can, over time, result in greater overall well-being."- New York Times Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., author of The How of Happiness

"Read this book and you'll never think about love in the same way again!"- and The Myths of Happiness The Atlantic Love 2.0 is a user-friendly manual for opening our hearts."- Daniel Goleman, author of

"A radically new conception of love."- Emotional Intelligence

"Barbara Frederickson drives home the value of being warmhearted, making the scientific case that this variety of positivity benefits our health and our connections, as well as opening our live to new possibilities. Love 2.0 ....This line of work may end up changing both what we mean by love and what we take as evidence for love and its effects."- Los Angeles Review of Books Love 2.0 for its stunning combination of science, wisdom and poetry. I am tempted to say that there has not been a better book on love since the New Testament."- George Vaillant, M.D., author of Spiritual Evolution
"Barbara Fredrickson offers up nothing short of a revolution in and Triumphs of Experience - National Post Joan Halifax, author of

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"Fredrickson is disassembling centuries of other notions of what love is, how to receive it, how to give it, and why it is so important in distinguishing humans from other mammals on earth." rise above other self help books."- Greater Good Love 2.0

"A remarkable book on the supreme emotion called love, this beautiful volume captures the essence of love, in life, in science, between us, within us. Love has never been so well understood, so deeply expressed, as in the work of scientist Barbara Fredrickson."- a chance." - New Scientist

"In this book, Barbara Fredrickson conveys a powerful new view of what we all want most deeply--love. Using rigorous science, practical exercises, and heartful daily life examples, Barbara shows us how to strengthen our capacity to more truly connect to ourselves and others. Happiness and Why Meditate? - Mindful Magazine Kristin Neff, Ph.D., author of Self-Compassion Love 2.0 [is] a fine addition to [the] essential books on the psychology of love."- Maria Popova, Brain Pickings Frans de Waal, Ph.D., author of The Age of Empathy

"Lest this sound too "new age" to you, be prepared to have all of these exercises backed up by scientific evidence of their effectiveness. Fredrickson is, above all, a researcher. She assures her readers that what she is suggesting is "evidence-based" and is meant to increase loving feelings from the inside out, not to make people put on fake smiles or pretend to feel something they don't. It's this promise-and the science behind it-that makes Love 2.0 wakes us up to new possibilities from everyday connections. Barbara Fredrickson transforms how we view love....She expands possibilities of how to put more love moments in our lives, helping each of us to unlock resources that generate health, well-being and happiness for ourselves and for others."- Jane Dutton, Ph.D., author of Energize your Workplace
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"What a wonderful book! Not only has Barbara Fredrickson dared to say that love is the most supreme among all emotions, but she offers a wealth of scientific evidence and inspiring stories demonstrating that affective resonance is a key factor for our happiness and that of others. This is a must-read for all those interested in psychology, health, longevity...and above all a meaningful life."-Matthieu Ricard, author of

"Fredrickson shows us many more avenues of affection than just finding our one true love."

"Barbara Fredrickson puts a new twist on love, illuminating how we can transform our lives by extending love to all of humanity - including ourselves. Based on solid research yet written in an easy-to-read manner, this book is full of practical exercises that can help the reader learn how to love more fully."-

"At last we can discuss the science of love. We can discuss the hormones involved, the way positive emotions can be strengthened, the relation between self-love and loving others. In this highly readable book, Barbara Frederickson offers expert guidance in this emerging field."-

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Love 2.0: Creating Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection

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Resource from Kathy Snyder in the 6 Ways to Well-Being

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Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier

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You're Stronger Thank You Think: Peter Ubel

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What would it be like to suddenly lose the ability to walk or see? How would it feel to experience an unexpected divorce or the loss of a child? When asked to imagine such situations, most people cannot fathom finding happiness again.

Yet millions not only survive such traumas, they thrive. Their secret is emotional resilience, a hidden strength that resides in each of us.

For the past several years, Dr. Peter Ubel and a team of scientists studied the nature of resilience by examining thousands of people who faced extreme emedical setbacks. Their findings are astonishing, and they are revealed in this inspiring and immensely hopeful book.

You're Stronger Than You Think offers powerful advice on how you can develop the emotional strength to triumph in difficult times. By tapping into your personal reservoir of resilience, you can greatly improve the way you live your life in the face of tremendous challenges and everyday struggles.

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

"A masterful job...There's something in this book for everyone" It has insights for those going through traumatic events, for their families and friends, and even for experts in the field."

- SHELLEY E. TAYLOR, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, UCLA

WHY I WROTE THE BOOK:

Would you be happy to lose your legs? Greg Hughes wasn't delighted that a blood clot forced him to have life saving amputations, but he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his upbeat outlook on life.

Would you thrive if you were told you had only five years to live? Andy Crawford didn't plan on being given a death sentence in his early 50s, an age he entered with the vitality of a 20 year old. But he also took his terminal illness as a challenge, as a reason to focus on maximizing the rest of his days.

In this book, I write about people who have faced serious adversity and managed to thrive. I weave their stories together with discussion of the science of emotional resilience, with the hope that I can give people useful insights to help them understand what people do when faced with adversity. I show that most of us, while not happy to experience adversity, can nonetheless find happiness despite experiencing adversity.

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Ages zero to three are the most important for lifelong mental health and well-being.

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From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child's development and act early if you have a concern.

Act Early Ambassadors work to integrate LTSAE across the country.

A federal effort to encourage healthy child development.

Here you'll find the agency to contact in your state if you have a concern about your young child's development.

See how others help their communities "Learn the Signs." and "Act Early."

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free materials to track child development

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Use CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." tools to track and celebrate children's developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years and learn what to do if you ever have a concern.

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Below you will find a variety of resources related to child development including birth to three developmental milestones and brain development.
List of resources available on this page in alphabetical order:
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in the lives of infants and toddlers. Below you will find a few of the resources Zero to Three provides and we encourage you to visit their site for more information.

The IEL Guidelines provide early childhood professionals and policy makers a framework for understanding child development by presenting information on what children know and should do and what development looks like in everyday life. The main goal of the Guidelines is to offer early childhood professionals a cohesive analysis of children's development with common expectations and common language. These Guidelines also provide suggestions and ideas on how to create early experiences that benefit all children's learning and development.

Related resource: Illinois Early Learning Moments

Illinois DHS Publications
Illinois Early Intervention - Do You Have Questions about Your Child's Development? - DHS 4395
Available in English and Spanish. This brochure provides a quick overview for families with questions about their child's development and want to learn more about Early Intervention Services in Illinois.
Illinois Early Intervention - Developmental Milestones (English and Spanish) - DHS 4389
Available in English and Spanish. This chart will guide families through growth and development of a child from birth to age 3.

All children have the right to equitable learning opportunities that help them achieve their full potential as engaged learners and valued members of society. Thus, NAEYC developed an Advancing Equity Position Statement which provided these principles that synthesize current early childhood education research through the lenses of equity and NAEYC's core values and is endorsed by hundreds of individuals and organizations.

Understanding Young Children's Development-Online Modules

A series of online modules that include information on early childhood development as it relates to the different child outcome statements that are the focus of the Office of Special Education Programs' (OSEP) accountability reporting requirements for state Part C Early Intervention and Part B/619 Early Childhood Special Education programs serving young children with disabilities. Content developed by the University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities University of Connecticut A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service and adapted by EITP. To view these modules for EI credit, please register for the training titled " Understanding Young Children's Development" on our online events calendar.

A Focus on Positive Social-Emotional Skills - This online module will review general principles of child development pertaining specifically to the acquisition of social-emotional skills, further examine several traditional approaches to organizing child development information, and allow participants the opportunity to hone observational skills related to young children's development.

A Focus on Children's Acquisition and Use of Knowledge and Skills - This resource continues the narrative on early childhood development begun in the first module and focuses on children's acquisition and use of knowledge and skills.

A Focus on Children's Ability to Take Appropriate Action to Meet Needs - This resource is the final module in the Understanding Young Children's Development series and continues the narrative on early childhood development that began in the first two modules. This resource focuses on children's ability to take appropriate action to meet their needs.

Hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) these resources include information on child development including resources pertaining to developmental screening and positive parenting tips.

Learn the Signs. Act Early - resources around milestones from birth to age 5.

Amazing Me- Its Busy Being 3! (Soy Maravilloso) - a downloadable book for children ages 2-4 will show you what to look for as your child grows and develops. Whether you read this story to your child online or have a hard copy of the book, ask your child to find the koala bears. Each page with a koala bear also has a star and milestone at the bottom just for you. See if your 3-year-old is able to do some of the same things as Joey.

The following resources are also available:

Baby Talk: Resources to support the people who work with infants and toddlers

Baby Talk is a free, one-way listserv that is distributed monthly. Each issue features one or more resources, the majority of which are available to download at no cost. To join the listserv, send an email with no message to subscribe-babytalk@listserv.unc.edu. To see an example of the type of information shared through this listserv click here: Sample Baby Talk Resource (pdf).

This SDG Academy massive open online course (MOOC) draws from research in neuroscience, psychology, economics, anthropology, and program implementation and evaluation in order to discuss early childhood development (ECD) and explore its role in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Completing the course will lead to understanding:

The ways in which children grow during this most rapid phase of development (physical, social, cognitive, emotional)

How the environment interacts with the body to build brain architecture and influence children's growth and development

Milestones of child development: what is it that children know and can do at birth, by the second year, by preschool age?

How child development and its contexts vary across cultures and societies

How can programs and policies support children's development?

How can they best be implemented to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals related to children and youth?

How can innovation push forward the field of ECD program development and how can you participate?

This article by Laura Fish, MS, LMFT, provides guidelines for how to navigate a crisis or uncertain times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic when information changes daily, how to explain to children what is happening and how to deal with it.

This American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement was developed by the Council on Children With Disabilities, Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Bright Futures Steering Committee and Medical Home Initiatives for Children With Special Needs Project Advisory Committee. This statement provides an algorithm as a strategy to support health care professionals in developing a pattern and practice for addressing developmental concerns in children from birth through 3 years of age.

This resource provides a number of links to online sources of information including the following: Resources on Neuroscience and the Brain, Parenting and Child Development Resources, Mental Health Resources, Education Resources, and Cultural Sensitivity Resources.

A guide produced by the Michigan Department of Community Health that provides information on signs of social-emotional well-being, red flags that indicate concern, and some simple strategies to support social-emotional well being.

This Landing Pad from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina provides information and resources that can be used to enhance early childhood courses focusing on child development and learning (conception through age 8), to support the inclusion of children with disabilities and children who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

These resources developed by the non-profit organization, "Understood for learning and attention issues", includes resources for children of all ages, but the following are most relevant to EI in Illinois:

These resources related to expulsion and suspension legislation may be helpful to you as a PD specialist, to providers, and service coordinators.

This site provides free tools to maximize all children's motor, sensory, and communication development with the goal to empower parents to understand and encourage their baby's development to keep them on track or catch potential delays early.

GOECD leads the state's initiatives to create an integrated system of quality, early learning and development programs to help give all Illinois children a strong educational foundation before they begin kindergarten. Resources for Providers and Families are available.

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The Envelope – For Curious Conversations To Evolve Family Practice

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Free Solo (references brain differences in adults and an incredible documentary): https://films.nationalgeographic.com/free-solo

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And a companion tool that can be shared with families

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And a companion tool that can be shared with families

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This is a great resource developed by EITP on how SCs can partner with families through their journey in EI

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This is a great resource developed by EITP on how SCs can partner with families through their journey in EI

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Archived DEC SC CoP webinar that reviewed KSSC scenarios

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Archived DEC SC CoP webinar that reviewed KSSC scenarios

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Service Coordination Community of Practice 6.5.2023 on Egnyte

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Free solo climber Alex Honnold prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: scaling Yosemite’s 3,200-foot El Capitan without a rope.

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IDHS is seeking public comment on proposed EI changes - please share this info with families and colleagues.

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IDHS is seeking public comment on proposed EI changes - please share this info with families and colleagues.

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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is accepting public comments about proposed changes to the Early Intervention Program Administrative Code. The proposed changes specifically relate to the Family Fee Sliding Schedule, as well as adjustments to the language concerning the definitions of “Extended Services” and “At risk for substantial delay”.

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Full announcement is available on the IDHS website.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is proposing changes to the Early Intervention Program Administrative Code. The proposed changes specifically relate to the Family Fee Sliding Schedule outlined in Section 500.APPENDIX A, as well as adjustments to the language concerning the definitions of "Extended Services" and "At risk for substantial delay" in Section 500.20. These proposed changes will be posted for 60 days beginning Monday, February 26, 2024. Instructions for submitting comments and participating in public hearings are below the tables.

IDHS is soliciting public comments about these proposed changes for approval as required by federal regulations. We have summarized the changes below.

Section 500.APPENDEX A Family Fee Sliding Schedule
HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2024
Section 500.20 "Extended Services" and "At Risk for substantial delay" Definitions

Eligibility

"Eligible children" or "eligible child" means infants and toddlers under 36 months of age, including any child under the age of 3 who is the subject of a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect as defined in the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment as defined in Illinois Act (325 ILCS 20/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 4153), or children engaged with Extended Services with any of the following conditions:
- Developmental delay;
- A physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay;
- At risk of having substantial developmental delays, according to informed clinical opinion

"Eligible children" or "eligible child" means infants and toddlers under 36 months of age, or children engaged with Extended Services with any of the following conditions:
- Developmental delay;
- A physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay;
- At risk of having substantial developmental delays, according to informed clinical opinion;
- or Any child under the age of 3 who is the subject of a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect as defined in the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and in Illinois Act (325 ILCS 20/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 4153)

At risk

Three or more of the following risk factors: - current alcohol or substance abuse by the primary caregiver;
- primary caregiver who is currently less than 15 years of age;
- current homelessness of the child;
- chronic illness of the primary caregiver;
- alcohol or substance abuse by the mother during pregnancy with the child;
- primary caregiver with a level of education equal to or less than the 10th grade, unless that level is appropriate to the primary caregiver's age;
an indicated case of abuse or neglect regarding the child and the child has not been removed from the abuse or neglect circumstances. Services for children determined to be "at risk" shall not be funded under Federal Part C funding, nor subject to its requirements.

The statement on substantiated case of child abuse or neglect has been added to the definition of eligible children above.

Extended services through Part C

This option for extended services through Part C to children over age three applies only if the child:
- has been determined eligible for early intervention with services identified and consented to on the IFSP;
- and has their third birthday between May 1 and August 31;
- and has been found eligible for early childhood special education services under IDEA and 325 ILCS 20/11(h)
- and at the discretion of the LEA an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed at that time or by the time the school year begins at the latest

This option for extended services through Part C to children over age three applies only if the child:
- has been determined eligible for early intervention with services identified and consented to on the IFSP;
- and has their third birthday between May 1 and August 31;
- and has been found eligible for early childhood special education services under IDEA and 325 ILCS 20/11(h)
- is found eligible for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

IDHS is requesting public comments on these proposed changes and the comments will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, April 26, 2024 and may be submitted by email at DHS.EIQuestions@illinois.gov , by fax at 217/782-4890, or in writing to:

Illinois Department of Human Services
Bureau of Early Intervention
823 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

IDHS will be offering public hearings as required by federal regulations. The dates, times and virtual links are below. Each person presenting oral testimony is asked to provide a written copy of their testimony at the time the testimony is presented to DHS.EIQuestions@illinois.gov.

*To join one of the WebEx hearings, please follow these steps.

click on the link of the hearing you wish to attend

click on "Open WebEx"

input your name and email address

click on "join as guest"

click on "join meeting"

If you have trouble accessing the hearing or have any questions, please contact IDHS Representative, Katie Jacobs, by phone at 217/299-7158 or by email at katie.jacobs@illinois.gov.

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IDHS Requests Public Comments for Proposed Changes to Early Intervention Rules | Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is proposing changes to the Early Intervention Program Administrative Code and is soliciting public comments about these proposed changes.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to know why the hell we don't hear more from older women, so she's sitting down with Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett, Amy Tan, Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Fran Lebowitz (and more!) to get schooled in how to live a full and meaningful life. Join the Emmy award winning-est actress of all time on her first-ever podcast where each week she has funny, touching, personal conversations with unforgettable women who are always WISER THAN ME™.

Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to know why the hell we don't hear more from older women, so she's sitting down with Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett, Amy Tan, Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Fran Lebowitz (and more!) to get schooled in how to live a full and meaningful life. Join the Emmy award winning-est actress of all time on her first-ever podcast where each week she has funny, touching, personal conversations with unforgettable women who are always WISER THAN ME™.

Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Jane Fonda Interview

Just listened to the interview with Jane Fonda, and really enjoyed it. Love hearing from older and wiser women.

Love it

Please-Keep it coming! We need to hear from these amazing women. Love Julia

Pacing myself

I am savoring each episode. Julia is an amazing interviewer. These are conversations I've craved and didn't know it.

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‎Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Apple Podcasts

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to know why the hell we don't hear more from older women, so she's sitting down with Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett, Amy Tan, Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Fran Lebowitz (and more!) to get schooled in how to live a full and meaningful life.

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This guide will introduce you community resources for parents and families. Many communities offer a variety of resources to help families find child care, financial assistance, medical/dental/mental health care, food & nutrition services, and housing. Each community is unique, so not all services will look the same.

Child Care/Education

Childcare Options in Illinois - This Q & A responds to questions about childcare options available to families in Illinois.

Child Care Provider Lookup - This searchable list from the Department of Children & Family Services provides information on currently-licensed child care facilities.

Find your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency - Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies can help families find quality child care in their community.

Head Start Locator - Head Start is a comprehensive child development program and offers preschool, child care, and home visiting services in a variety of formats.

Illinois School District Finder - Quickly find your school district by entering your address or the name of the district below. Then enter that district into a browser to find contact information.

Financial Assistance

Application for Benefits Eligibility in Illinois - Use this site to apply for and manage your healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits.

Help for Illinois Families - Use this site to apply for financial assistance for energy bills, rental assistance, temporary shelter and more.

Utility Bill Assistance - This web page from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity provides information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Illinois and a list of Community Action Agencies that administer the program.

Medical / Dental / Mental Health

Illinois Department of Human Services Health & Medical Services - IDHS services and services provided by other Illinois agencies can be found here, including medical assistance, family case management, newborn hearing screening, and more.

Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics - This organization has identified more than 40 free and charitable clinics in Illinois that provide medical, dental, and pharmacy services.

Public Health Departments in Illinois - provide maternal & child health, environmental health, teen & adult services, wellness & health promotion, dental health information through county offices.

American Dental Association - provides a list of Dentists based on ZIP code or address.

Division of Specialized Care for Children - Division of Specialized Care for Children can help eligible families access medical care and financial support for young children with certain chronic conditions. The Core Program works with a broader population of children with special healthcare needs and provides free care coordination. The Home Care Program provides care coordination to children with increased medical complexity who are medically fragile and technology dependent or who require in-home shift nursing.

Mental Health Treatment Locator - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA website provides listings of treatment facilities. Enter your zip code or city to find programs in your area.

Food / Nutrition

Map of Food Banks in Illinois - This graphic map from Feeding Illinois shows the coverage areas of Illinois Food Banks by County.

Food Connections - The IDHS Food Connections directory lists agencies that provide supplemental food, emergency meal, and other feeding programs. Listings are by region and county.

Summer Food Program - The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides listings of Summer Food Service Program sites where children can receive a nutritious meal when school is not in session. Click on "Find a Summer Meals Site".

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) In Illinois - This link provides information on eligibility and the application process for the SNAP benefits program in Illinois.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - The Women, Infants, and Children program provides supplemental nutrition resources, including infant formula or breastfeeding supports through supplemental food and breast pumps to infants and children under age five and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding mothers.

Housing Resources

Illinois Housing Search - This web site provides an online search for affordable housing in Illinois. In addition, it provides detailed information and links to housing resources, helpful tools for renters such as an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renter rights and responsibilities.

Continuum of Care Agencies - This link provides a listing of Illinois Continuum of Care Agencies that can help to find affordable housing in local communities.

Emergency and Transitional Housing in Illinois - This IDHS web page provides a description of emergency and transitional housing services as well as a directory of emergency and transitional housing centers located in the State of Illinois.

Eviction Help Illinois - provides free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance to increase housing stability. Mediation is an opportunity for landlords and tenants to resolve issues with the help of a knowledgeable and neutral person.

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Finding Community Resources | Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

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This guide will introduce you community resources for parents and families. Each community is unique, so not all services will look the same.

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We are working on creating a webpage just for Service Coordinators. What would you like to see on this page?

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Submit your entry here: https://go.illinois.edu/eictoy 

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Fun from the EI Clearinghouse ---Find the 5 Words, Win a Fidget Toy!

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Fun from the EI Clearinghouse ---Find the 5 Words, Win a Fidget Toy!

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After you collect ALL 5 words from the
EI Clearinghouse slides, complete this form and win a FIDGET TOY!

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To ask questions or share comments about our system, DHS has a direct email contact to receive those questions. DHS.EIQuestions@illinois.gov

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Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

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Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

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Search COVID-19/Coronavirus assistance programs in your ZIP code. Programs helping with food, paying bills, and more.

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DSCC - Division of Specialized Care for Children

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DSCC - Division of Specialized Care for Children

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UIC Specialized Care for Children - We partner with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.

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Programs - UIC Specialized Care for Children

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We partner with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.

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The Illinois Cares for Kids website is one place parents, grandparents, and caretakers can access all things related to early childhood education and care in Illinois. You can find resources, programs, and support for your infant, toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child. You can even search for child care and early learning programs near you!

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Every young child develops to their maximum potential and thrives with the support of their families and communities.

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BCMW Community Service - Southern Illinois

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BCMW Community Service - Southern Illinois

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BCMW Community Services is a Community Action Agency (CAA) which covers the Illinois counties of Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington as well as Franklin County for Head Start. BCMW is one of thirty-five Community Action Agencies (CAA) in Illinois. All 102 Illinois counties are covered by a CAA. CAA's provide anti-poverty programs to help stabilize the lives of low-income families and individuals through programs designed to reduce poverty and its manifested effects.

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https://parentsasteachers.org

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Parents as Teachers builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe and ready for school.

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https://mhanational.org/

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Parent Training and Information Center to serve 94 counties in Illinois, outside of the Chicago area. As a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC), Family Matters provides information, referral, linkages, and training to parents, students with disabilities, and special education professionals. Through a toll-free helpline, individuals can get assistance with special education problems or concerns, obtain information, and request training opportunities. Our Educational Support Coaches offer free workshops on special education rights and responsibilities and related topics.

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https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/8546/1432306707

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In addition to resources, most public libraries have activities for kids and adults. Most libraries offer programs for both younger and older folks. For kids, activities include everything from storytime to summer book clubs to crafts. For adults, you can look to your local library for book clubs, lectures and much more. Check your library’s website for a schedule.

https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx

This information is compiled and maintained by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and CareerOneStop.

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Tip Sheets by Keyword | Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

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Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery - serving Sangamon County

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Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery - serving Sangamon County

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Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery provides free, 24-hour emergency childcare for children from birth until their 7th birthday.

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https://dupagechildrens.org/

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www.211lakecounty.org

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A House In Austin - Empowering Parents to Shape Their  Children's Futures.  

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A House In Austin - Empowering Parents to Shape Their  Children's Futures.  

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Located in Chicago

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Often have wonderful children and family planned activities. Best to search by county or city.

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https://www.feedingamerica.org

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Stay current on the issue of hunger in America by learning more about its main contributors and ways to fight it. Join our email list today for updates.

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The following activities and locations provide opportunities for Community Inclusion for those families of children with and without special needs, however, the links below provide information associated with accommodations for children with special needs.

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audiochuck is an Indianapolis-based media company focused on bringing our fans edge-of-your-seat storytelling that speaks to the latest generation of podcast listeners. Since December 2017, we've been creating and producing compelling content that leaves you craving more.

We've produced multiple shows that have premiered at #1, racking up hundreds of millions of downloads a year. audiochuck is also passionate about using our platform to make a positive difference in people's lives by using our time, money, and resources to advocate for victims and families.

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Crime Junkie Podcast | Crime Junkie Podcast

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audiochuck is an Indianapolis-based media company focused on bringing our fans edge-of-your-seat storytelling that speaks to the latest generation of podcast listeners. Since December 2017, we've been creating and producing compelling content that leaves you craving more. We've produced multiple shows that have premiered at #1, racking up hundreds of millions of downloads a year.

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The Nurture Revolution — Nurture Neuroscience

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The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children’s mental and physical health outcomes.

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Introducing: Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil

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577: Does Mindfulness Actually Make You Happier (or Better) at Work? | Prof. Lindsey Cameron

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Listen to this episode from Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris on Spotify. People have mixed feelings about the popularization of mindfulness and meditation over the last 10 or 15 years with some referring to it as "McMindfulness."The critiques can be worthy and the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness also have helped millions of people upgrade their lives.

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Listen to Normal Gossip on Spotify. Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you'll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. The second-hand truth really is stranger than fiction.

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Football's funniest family duo - Jason Kelce from the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs - team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about their games and share unique perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines.

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A former beauty queen turns 50 and decides to have plastic surgery. The decision changes everything in her picture perfect life. Keith Morrison reports.

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God is writing a great big story and you have a standing invitation to be a part of it. Every week, host Meridith Foster sits down with a guest to...

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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

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Conversations that unlock the deeply human part of who we are so that we can live, love, parent, and lead with a whole heart.

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Hi, I'm Anne. Professionally I am a writer and podcaster, but at heart I'm a reader. I love talking to readers about their favorite books, reading struggles, what makes reading so meaningful in their life, and of course what they should read next.

We don't get bossy on this show: What we WILL do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read. Every week on What Should I Read Next, we talk all things books and reading, and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.

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What Should I Read Next?, a literary matchmaking podcast hosted by Anne Bogel, answers the question that plagues every reader: What should I read next?

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If you're an adult on TikTok, you've very likely seen the surge of videos about adult ADHD. It's gone viral and content creators are raising awareness, which is causing people to self-diagnose and wonder if they may be affected.

On this episode, we're joined on the phone with Dr. Jonathan Martin, psychiatrist with Baptist Health Medical Group and an expert on ADHD so we can dig in and ask the questions that matter.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Health Talks NOW, host Kendra Barnes discusses the viral internet content covering undiagnosed ADHD in adults with Dr. Jonathan Martin. Dr. Martin is a psychiatrist in Corbin, Kentucky and is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

To begin, Dr. Martin discusses the terms around ADHD, including ADD and neuro-typical. The symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, inattention, impulsiveness, recklessness, executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and difficulty making decisions.

The bar for diagnosis is when these symptoms begin to impact your life on a day to day basis persistently and impedingly. The difference between adult and child attention disorders is usually in the presentation of symptoms, rather than in the symptoms themselves.

Dr. Martin then discusses the ways ADD or ADHD may go undiagnosed. He explains that in childhood, sometimes the symptoms are written off as normal kid behavior, while in adulthood, there can be a misdiagnosis of anxiety or depression.

Anxiety, he explains, is a coping mechanism for ADHD so he recommends getting tested and correctly diagnosed by a professional. Self-diagnosis is good in terms of identifying symptoms and being able to communicate their impact on your life to a provider. However, Dr. Martin says it is crucial to then get a professional to way in and assess your mental health as well. The presentation between adults and children can be different and so can the presentation in women and men.

Dr. Martin shares advice for those who may be living with ADHD and their loved ones. Working just on your own, you can develop coping mechanisms like lists, routines and reminders. There are also therapeutic and medication options and treatments that ADHD patients can explore with their providers.
Key Takeaways:

[00:55] Kendra Barnes introduces today's topic, undiagnosed ADHD and guest, Dr. Jonathan Martin.

[04:00] Dr. Martin shares the symptoms surrounding ADHD.

[11:51] Dr. Martin explains why ADHD may go undiagnosed.

[14:16] Dr. Martin addresses self diagnoses and the danger of getting all your information online.

[15:55] Dr. Martin explains the treatments for ADHD

[20:12] The difference in ADHD presentation in the genders

[27:12] Dr. Martin and Kendra discuss advice for ADHD for yourself and loved ones.

Follow Baptist Health: Welcome to HealthTalks NOW. Bringing you the facts you need to keep you and your family well. We're happy you're tuning in today. Baptist Health is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that is centered on you. Listen to all of our podcasts to hear from Baptist Health physicians about the latest medical advancements and treatments and get trusted information on timely health topics from our health care professionals. Whether you want to learn more about a specific condition or procedure or find tips for living a healthy lifestyle, Baptist Health is here to help you become a healthier you.
Interviewer: Hi and welcome back to HealthTalks NOW, a podcast brought to you by Baptist Health. Today on the show, I'm really excited to talk about something that's taking over social media. If you're an adult on Tik Tok, you've very likely seen the surge of videos about adult ADHD. It's gone viral and content creators are raising awareness, which is causing people to self-diagnose and wonder if they may be affected these Tik Tok videos are gaining media attention all over the country from the New York Times to Mashable, Vox, and more. Today I'm joined on the phone with Dr. Jonathan Martin psychiatrist with Baptist Health Medical Group and an expert on ADHD. So we can dig in and ask the questions that matter. Dr. Martin, thank you so much for being on the show today.

Dr. Martin: Thank you for having me.

Interviewer: Of course, I'm excited about this conversation. I know just in my personal friend group, this is something that's gotten a lot of attention lately. So let's start right out the gate with just a quick overview of, what is ADHD? Years ago, growing up, I remember hearing ADD. Is that just an evolution of the term or is there a difference there? Walk us through kind of the basics.

Dr. Martin: So it is kind of an evolution of the term. So ADD is a subgroup of ADHD. There's two types. You have ADHD combined type, which means hyper activity. And then you have just ADHD inattentive type, which would be what we would refer to as ADD before. So hyper activity is included with the combined type and it is just like you expect. Hyperactive, restless, getting up and down. And then the more common type, probably, for adults is just ADD, which is without the hyper activity, just the concentration and attention deficit.

Interviewer: Okay. That makes sense. Another buzzword I've been hearing a lot is neurodivergent. Can you explain that term?

Dr. Martin: So neurodivergent is kind of, it is a popular term lately, that encompasses a lot of different psychiatric diagnoses, but it basically means that your thought or your overall concentration and view on things is a little bit different. So people use that term to refer to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and then a variety of other diagnoses and kind of symptoms that would relate to the way that you think or perceive things.

Interviewer: Okay. And so I guess the opposite of that would be called neurotypical. Is that right?

Dr. Martin: That's right, yeah.

Interviewer: Okay. So let's start with the symptoms then. We've mentioned a couple just in the first question there, but we know that these follow the DSM criteria for diagnosis. And if you're not familiar with that, as you're listening, that is kind of the manual of criteria gathered that is used by mental health professionals to diagnose a variety of different behavioral and mood disorders. So what are some of those classic symptoms of ADHD and how is it diagnosed?

Dr. Martin: So some of the classic symptoms we did talk about earlier, but inattention is the main one, and that is pretty self-explanatory, but it tends to be more related to long-term or sustained attention or being on task for a longer period of time. Impulsiveness is another common symptom of ADHD. That sounds pretty vague, but it can be related to things like job loss, relational issues, recklessness, restlessness, executive dysfunction, which is another big and vague term. But generally just means you're working memory, shifting tasks, initiation of tasks, inhibiting yourself. So stopping things or controlling of behaviors, and then long periods of focusing on tasks or organizing activities. It can also have emotional dysregulation, which just means you get frustrated easy, have outbursts, low frustration tolerance, and then difficulty making decisions can be a symptom of ADHD.

Interviewer: One of the videos I've seen a lot on Tik Tok that talks about this is, it shows a woman in her thirties, forties, and she's starting to clean the house and she starts one task and then she sees something else, gets distracted, goes and stops that task. Starts a new task. And before she knows it she's gotten 15 or 20 tasks started, but nothing completed. Is that part of the inattention?

Dr. Martin: Yeah, that would be, I'd say, inattention and executive dysfunction. So that would be time management or setting goals and accomplishing those before moving onto the next goal. And the inattentive part would be where you see it. And so then you get distracted to go do that. So they both kind of play a role with that.

Interviewer: Right. Okay. And so then obviously there are criteria here of people may have difficulty focusing or they may have some of these symptoms and not necessarily meet the criteria for ADHD. So what is kind of the bar for the list of symptoms? And then versus someone who may just have a couple of symptoms, but not be classified as ADHD.

Dr. Martin: So I think it's hard to determine because we all have all these symptoms sometimes. And sometimes we have a couple of those that last long and sometimes they resolve over time. The bar would be just persistent difficulty in maintaining your activities of daily living or functioning on a day-to-day basis. So once it starts to impair your life in a meaningful way, that's generally where we set the bar for a diagnosis. Even if we all kind of have some of these, or you may have a good amount of those, they may resolve based on that situation or circumstance. So if it's persistent and it's impeding your life in a drastic way, that's when we make the call.

Interviewer: Okay. So as you're looking at this in adults, does it present differently than maybe it would, if you are looking to diagnose a child? Are you seeing different characterizations of the symptoms?

Dr. Martin: You do see a lot of the same symptoms, I'll say that. So the baseline symptoms are generally the same, but they may present differently. So whereas a child might not be able to sit through a lecture, maybe getting out of his seat, maybe getting in trouble for talking, can't sit and do homework, can't finish an assignment. Adults, it presents more so with relationships and careers and maybe other activities of daily living. So unable to sit and finish the tasks you have at work, not finishing by your deadline, getting speeding tickets, being impulsive, being more forgetful, terminating relationships early because the sustained life focus and impulsivity isn't there.

Interviewer: Okay. Is ADHD typically present from childhood and it just goes undiagnosed into adulthood? Or is this something that can develop later in life?

Dr. Martin: So generally you'll have some symptoms in childhood, even if you aren't diagnosed. It may be that you cope more appropriately or circumstances are different and the symptoms don't present themselves in a meaningful way until your level of demand is higher. So you have a lot more on your plate. But there are some theories that there might be a later onset version of ADHD, which data behind it is kind of, I'll say, questionable. People are arguing about that right now. There's some good data there. Some people who refute that, but there could be a late onset version.

Interviewer: So then why does this go undiagnosed into adulthood? Like you said, is it that the symptoms were dismissed or that maybe they weren't as prevalent until there was more responsibility on the person? Or is it a generational thing? The generation that we were raised in decades ago, there may have been a lack of awareness or a lack of acceptance for ADHD as an issue. I imagine it's just difficult to pinpoint and easy to dismiss.

Dr. Martin: I'd say it's a combination of those. And you're right about that. We didn't really look for ADHD as much in the past. We didn't understand as much about it. And a lot of it was probably written off as a normal childhood behaviors. Even if those behaviors got to the point of being impeding on that child's education or their day-to-day life. So the understanding of ADHD has grown. We also see that it's mistaken a lot for other disorders sometimes, like anxiety or mood disorders. And then the fact that some kids can cope better with their symptoms and the level of demand they have at that time until they get to adults when they show to be more prevalent or more burdensome.

Interviewer: I just read a study, actually, that said ADHD diagnosis among adults are growing four times faster than ADHD diagnosis among children in the US. And I thought that was really fascinating that, whether that reflects more self-awareness in adults that they're able to evaluate their own behavior and then seek help, whereas children maybe don't even know to ask and their parents, like you said, could easily dismiss it as just kids being kids. But I thought that was fascinating that people are actually recognizing and reaching out and going and getting the diagnosis.

Dr. Martin: I think that's a big part. And as an adult, you have more ability to get your own care and manage your own symptoms and really relate to others what kind of an impact they're having. So that self-awareness and understanding is a big part.

Interviewer: I think, just talking, I'm sitting here thinking that there's also a lot of these symptoms can easily be blamed on the self as lack of motivation or lack of follow through, or it's very easy to look away from the clinical aspect of this, and really just kind of put some blame on self and say, well, if I just woke up earlier, I wouldn't be late all the time. And always trying to find ways to overcome and just do better on your own. When in reality, there could be something like this causing this executive dysfunction and inattention, and that's really making it challenging to achieve those things.

Dr. Martin: Right. And I think ... it's okay to look at some of that being on you, because taking personal responsibility is important, but if you try to make adjustments and you keep having failures of follow through or issues, then maybe it's time to look into and behind that.

Interviewer: So then what is the difference? We mentioned that ADHD can easily be mistaken for other mood disorders like depression or anxiety. What is the difference then if you're looking at someone who maybe thinks that they have anxiety or has been diagnosed with anxiety or depression versus ADHD? And then as a followup to that, if someone has been diagnosed with anxiety, how do they maybe approach the possibility of being screened for ADHD?

Dr. Martin: So I think it can be difficult. I actually see that a lot. A lot of my adults that have ADHD have been misdiagnosed with anxiety, sometimes their whole lives, sometimes to childhood, sometimes just as an adult. Because a lot of the symptoms do overlap. And I think anxiety can be kind of a coping mechanism for ADHD, because if you're worried about everything all the time, you're more likely to get those things done. You also get a little more overwhelmed because you have so much going on in your head and it's really hard to maintain that focus on one thing because you're thinking about a lot of different things or you're going a lot of different directions.

And so that does increasing anxiety. So sometimes, you've been treated for anxiety and you haven't had a significant response to most of the traditional treatments of anxiety. I think it will be good to get tested for ADHD and really just talk to your primary care provider or mental health care provider about that. And they can refer you to testing or just someone who can evaluate you further. In mood disorders, it's a little bit more difficult, but if a lot of the mood changes come from things like not getting things done, not being reliable, having impulsivity and getting frustrated easily, which leads to poor mood or depressed mood. Can look at the cause behind it then you could start thinking about ADHD.

Interviewer: That's a great point. I mentioned earlier at the top of the episode that a lot of people were taking to social media and then subsequently self-diagnosing. Some in jest, but some in all seriousness saying, wow, this makes total sense. I've had ADHD, who knew? But what is the danger of self-diagnosing versus seeking out a professional?

Dr. Martin: I think the danger of it is, you may use it as a crutch, or you may rely on that or have fears that you maybe shouldn't be having. Worrying about being labeled as something. And also self-diagnosis, it's good to a point because you know yourself more than other people, but, and to put it into a diagnostic context, it's recommended and more appropriate to get a professional to weigh in. It's fine to say that I have some of these symptoms, that I relate to and I feel this could be something that's going on and then allow professionals to go further and evaluate you and ask the follow up questions and put it into context of mental health so that they can make an accurate judgment.

Interviewer: That's smart. If someone's listening and they're like, I can handle this. I'll make lists. I'll put myself on an improvement plan, so to speak. What are the potential consequences or complications of letting ADHD go untreated? In other words, what kind of fallout do we see in adults who are living with ADHD, but not seeking any help to actually manage or treat it?

Dr. Martin: I think those are good things to try. And those are things that are recommended for ADHD if you don't want to seek professional treatment or you don't want to use pharmacologic measures. But if those aren't working and it remains untreated for adults, it can have some consequences that can be pretty impactful for every part of your life. So we talked a little bit about occupational issues earlier, not meeting deadlines, being late to work, being forgetful about tasks that you're having to do, not being able to focus and maintain doing your work. And a lot of times the impulsivity can lead to lots of jobs that you didn't last long at.

It can lead to relationship issues, really due to the same impulsivity. It's hard to, if there's any kind of frustration or burden on the relationship at baseline, then people with ADHD tend to terminate that relationship prematurely, maybe. So there may be a person with a lot of relationships that they've gone through in a short period of time. It can lead to anxiety and depression, due to having failures in these other aspects of your life. Low self esteem, feeling like it's all you and you can't do things, you can't accomplish things and having that self blame. Adults with ADHD tend to have more traffic accidents or citations, or speeding tickets or minor collisions or minor accidents. And there is a study out of Europe where adults with ADHD have increased mortality rates, probably due to some of these impulsive and risky behaviors and inattentive.

Interviewer: It makes sense. It's really fascinating how easy it is to, I think, like we were talking about, take on that blame and say, if only I could just be better. If I could just get it together. But how, if you overlook the clinical implications and you don't treat the root of the problem, that it can really just spiral and spiderweb into so many areas of your life. Financially, relationally, into your physical and mental health. So it's fascinating to me. But I want get into some of the nuances with you now. So let's talk about ADHD and caffeine. What is the relationship there?

Dr. Martin: I would say the big one is kind of self-medication. Caffeine can help you stay focused a little bit more and it can make you maintain attention better than you would have baseline. And some people with ADHD who use caffeine, it actually does improve, but they tend to overuse the caffeine more than a normal person would in a day. And then for some people it can kind of slow things down too much and have the opposite effect. So that's what I see anyway, in the clinic.

Interviewer: What are the risks of over caffeinating?

Dr. Martin: There could be some recipe based on your health issues that you have going in. If you're overusing caffeine and you have hypertension, or you have a high heart rate, or you're at risk of anxiety, or you have anxiety, can worsen than all of those things. There is a crash. You can become reliant. And then at the end of the day, not get anything done because you're crashing from the caffeine.

Interviewer: Ah, interesting. So if people are using the caffeine and it's positively improving their symptoms, they think they've kind of found the magic ticket and then they get a little bit dependent on it and take it a little too far.

Dr. Martin: Yep.

Interviewer: Gotcha. I want to look now at the difference in ADHD symptoms, if there are any, between the sexes. For example, would we expect different presentation in someone who identifies or presents as male versus female? I did read that boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. And I just wondered, does that mean that ADHD is more prevalent in boys or that they're presenting with more visible symptoms?

Dr. Martin: So it is not more prevalent. It's the same frequency in both genders, but there are differences. So males tend to have more hyperactivity and they, as children, display more disruptive behavior with ADHD. Whereas females, they don't have the hyperactivity as often, or when they do have it, it's not as severe. And they tend to have more learning problems and they have more internalizing of their problems. So I think it's just more apparent in males and that's why they're diagnosed more often.

Interviewer: Some of that's probably cultural too, or societal, that the old adage kind of, boys will be boys. Their rambunctious behavior is more tolerated than say if a girl, classmate or a peer of theirs were acting the same way and girls are more taught to be delicate and mind the rules and be a little gentler than boys are. So part of that's probably they may be experiencing the same symptoms, what I hear you saying, but they express those differently based on the expectations and the kind of cultural norms.

Dr. Martin: Yeah, that's exactly right. And males do tend to have a higher level of impairment to day-to-day life with ADHD. So might get to the level where intervention is needed more often, but I think a big part of it is cultural, how we're raised. Boys are rambunctious. They're going to go wild and jump around and do all that. And girls are supposed to be quote, ladylike. So we don't see that, them expressing it in the way that boys do.

Interviewer: Looking at, as these children grow and become adults. Do you see any correlation between people who do have ADHD and sensory issues like overstimulation or having a really hard time when there's too much sensory input?

Dr. Martin: So I do see that they get overstimulated, but I don't think that it's really due to sensory issues as the cause. It's more that, there's a lot going on and thinking about a lot of things, they're kind of multitasking in their head and then having to juggle trying to pay attention to a couple of different things and that can get burdensome, especially if there's a lot going on and you have a lot to think about or a lot to do at that moment. It's easy to get overwhelmed and overstimulated if there's a lot of exogenous noises or sounds or talking or action.

Interviewer: It's almost like, I'm envisioning as you're talking, having multiple tabs open in an internet browser. And that being kind of like your brain, where you've got all these things running in the background and you're switching around like, oh, now I need this. What, wait, what about this? Let me flip over to that.

Dr. Martin: Yeah. And then if you throw in trying to juggle all that, and then there's music playing or people talking, or there's some kind of event going on, it can be difficult. So then it's easy to feel overstimulated, but I don't think it's due to the sensory issues themselves, the sounds or the sites or the activities. It's moreso being overwhelmed with everything that is going on.

Interviewer: That makes so much sense. I experienced that as a mom, I have two toddlers and there'll be times where I am so deeply invested in what's going on in my own head that the song they're listening to, and the two of them talking over top of the song and me cooking and something happening in the kitchen. It feels like there is so much going on when in reality, probably 90% of it is happening in my head where no one else can see or experience it. Yeah. So let's then talk about causation. Let's back up. And if the sensory issues are not the cause but just kind of an accelerant, then what actually does cause ADHD, and are there risk factors that people need to know about?

Dr. Martin: There's not really a particular cause for ADHD, but there are some contributing factors that increase risk. So there is a genetic component to ADHD, we do know that. We see it in families, we see it in siblings, we see it in parents and their children. So there's a big part that genetics play. There are risk factors. They're hard to really pinpoint, but there's some good data about some different types of things that you may experience in development in childhood that may increase your risk of ADHD.

So particulate matter, which by that, I mean air pollution exposure early in life. And [inaudible 00:24:34] tends to increase risks that kids will have ADHD in that environment. Exposure to toxins developmentally during pregnancy can increase risk of ADHD. Pregnancy and delivery complications themselves actually increase risk for ADHD. And that can be anything from preeclampsia, poor maternal health, older maternal age, the duration [inaudible 00:24:56] and then fetal exposure to alcohol, which kind of goes into toxins a little bit, but that increases the risk as well. And then maternal smoking is a risk factor for ADHD.

Interviewer: Okay. That's interesting that something so seemingly minor or seemingly unremoved, I guess, or removed from the adult or the functioning child, can have such a great impact on their quality of life and on their outcomes. Well, if someone is listening and they're resonating with what you're saying and they think they may have ADHD, how do they go about getting diagnosed and treated? Where do they start?

Dr. Martin: I think the best thing to start would be to go to your primary care provider or your mental health provider if you have one and just talk about your concern and just bring it up with them and discuss what symptoms and signs that you're experiencing that you think may be related. And then get a clinical evaluation and a good history, the provider may then refer you to testing. There are some tests that, they don't diagnose ADHD as it's a clinical diagnosis, but they help kind of lead us that direction. And they tell us, differentiate it a little bit, if it is more so ADHD, or if it's something more like anxiety or kind of sensory or learning issue. And they're pretty simple and quick, but I think the first place to start would just be whatever care provider you have, be it primary care provider or a mental health care provider, just start there and talk to them.

Interviewer: And then kind of on the flip side, if someone is listening to this and it's resonating with someone that they love, do you have any advice or tips about how they can voice their concerns or have a conversation about ADHD respectfully and maybe encourage that person to look into some resources?

Dr. Martin: I think the good thing is ADHD has been a little bit less stigmatized recently than it has in the past. So a lot of people probably wouldn't take it poorly if you just mentioned it. Have you thought about maybe having ADHD before? But I think a good place to start would just be to mention some of the concerns and some of the symptoms. Bring that up, you realize that you're forgetful a lot, or that you miss assignments a lot, or what do you think that is? Have you considered maybe that you have ADHD because it does seem like you struggled a lot in these different areas. And then just go from there.

Interviewer: I love that call to self-reflection. What do you think that's about? So kind of involving the other person in the conversation rather than just simply talking at them. So if someone does take that step, then what treatment options are available? How can someone cope with this condition daily? Let's start first with, I know you mentioned that there can be kind of some self directed, just tips and tricks that people can try before they move into something more clinical or pharmacological. But what's your take on how somebody can cope?

Dr. Martin: There's a couple of different ways. So you kind of have to know yourself and how you function best. And I think that's a learning curve for all of us, how we learn best, how we function best, what we need to get things done. Things like, do I need to take breaks? Give yourself a 10 minute break here and there, don't try to just power through the whole task or the whole assignment. Do I need to make lists? Am I forgetful? Do I need to check things off?

Do I need to set reminders on my phone because I have an issue with due dates or bills and things like that. Do I need to limit the amount that I'll take on, on a daily basis or the amount of tasks I take on at work? Should I limit it and do a certain amount before I take on another one? So some of those things, and it's different person to person because I guess we all learn different ways and we all function and maintain in different ways. Knowing yourself and what works best for you is the best place to start with what coping skills would work for you.

Interviewer: You just heard my alarm go off a couple of minutes ago, I've got alarms set all day to remind me of different things. So I think that's a great tip. But now let's talk about some of the more provider introduced tactics for treatment.

Dr. Martin: So, I'd say there's probably two main categories. There's therapy and then there's medication management. Medication management is what we all know about, we are hear about, what we think of when we think of ADHD. But I like to kind of reiterate, there's a lot of different options even with medication management. We all know of the stimulant options and the various drugs for that, but there's also non-stimulant medications that we can use to treat ADHD. And then the other side of things is therapy. So therapy has been proven to be beneficial, CBT, specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy.

Interviewer: If someone has been, I know we talked about people who have been maybe misdiagnosed with anxiety. Say someone's been misdiagnosed that way, with anxiety, and they are being treated for that with an SSRI. Does that have any positive impact on ADHD? For example, is that masking any of the symptoms or maybe improving the symptoms, but being re-evaluated for ADHD and properly medicated could improve even further?

Dr. Martin: It can help some with ADHD. So it can help with the anxiety maybe that the ADHD is causing. It can help you from getting frustrated and anxious as easily, can maybe pick your battles a little bit better about what you get anxious or upset about. And so it can make things smoother. It will likely not make things marginally better from the compensation standpoint or the standpoint of not getting things done, being forgetful. And so the baseline things that cause anxiety may still be there, but the day-to-day may be smoother and easier to deal with.

Interviewer: So do you find that people end up needing to be medicated for both sometimes?

Dr. Martin: Sometimes, yeah. Sometimes if you have anxiety and it's a big part and ADHD is treated, sometimes anxiety improves completely and you do not have to be treated for anxiety, you can just be treated specifically for the ADHD. But sometimes they're comorbid. So that's another issue is that they're hard to differentiate which is which, or if they're both there. But they can both exist in the same individuals. So sometimes you do need to treat both diagnoses.

Interviewer: Yeah. That makes sense. I think what I keep going back to, as you're talking, is just having that relationship with a provider that who knows you and who you can trust and being able to have those conversations and then check in as your treatment progresses to kind of course correct or evaluate what's going on and how it's impacting you and what progress you're seeing. The last question I want to ask you about treatment and medication is, are these medications addictive or can they have adverse effects?

Dr. Martin: So both. They can have both. So stimulants, the things that are controlled medications like your Adderall, your methylphenidate, the classic things that you hear about with ADHD, they do have an addictive potential. Generally, if used appropriately and for the right diagnosis of ADHD, that risk is more minimal. There are medications, like I said, that we use that are not simulate and they do not generally have an addictive potential.

The other question you asked me was about the side effects. So they can have adverse side effects. So stimulant medication can increase heart rate. It can increase anxiety. So specifically in people who have been misdiagnosed with ADHD, who also have anxiety, that may be contributing more so to ADHD symptoms that can increase that. They are activating medications. Sometimes you can get headaches or reduced appetite. And that just has to be kind of a trial process to see which ones are going to cause that and what you can do to mitigate those symptoms. The non-stimulant options, they have pretty similar side effect profiles. You can have increased hot flashes and sweating sometimes with treatment for ADHD as well.

Interviewer: Well, Dr. Martin, this has been really helpful. So thank you for taking time out of your day to have this conversation with me today.

Dr. Martin: Thanks again for having me. I enjoyed it.

Interviewer: Of course. Again, if any of this resonated with you today, be sure you're teaming up with a professional who can properly diagnose and guide you through the process. If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Martin's office, we'll be linking that information in the show notes of this episode. For more information about our behavioral health services at Baptist Health, or to find a provider near you, visit BaptistHealth.com. Be sure to share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media. Thanks for tuning in. We'll catch you next time on HealthTalks NOW.

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If you're an adult on TikTok, you've very likely seen the surge of videos about adult ADHD. It's gone viral and content creators are raising awareness, which is causing people to self-diagnose and wonder if they may be affected.