Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Documentation of Assistive Technology

Once the team has determined that assistive technology is needed to support the child’s outcomes, the assistive technology devices and services should be reflected in the IFSP in as clear a fashion as possible. 

When Assistive Technology device(s) need to be purchased, the service coordinator must add AT devices and services to the IFSP. If AT is already being used or tried out, a discussion should occur at the IFSP meeting regarding the effectiveness of the AT in supporting the child’s outcomes and whether any changes or modifications in AT are needed. 

Assistive Technology and the IFSP Document

When assistive technology is required, (regardless of price) it should be included in several places in the IFSP. At a minimum, AT should be included as part of the functional participation-based outcome for the child or as a strategy for achieving the outcome, and on the Supports and Services page.  For more information, refer to the Birth to Three procedures on Assistive Technology and the Individualized Family Service Plan available on Birth23.org