Online Publications & Resources

The Sherlock Center offers hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan, from early intervention to transition to person-centered thinking, employment and self-determination. 

These resources are searchable in the fields below. You can search by keyword or an exact title in the “Search All Resources” box or you can search by project/service, topic or type – form, online resource or Sherlock Center publication.

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  • Sherlock Center Publication

    A Guide to Your Child's Vision Assessment

    This brochure is for parents and caregivers to support the evaluation of a child's vision. It includes a list of pediatric ophthalmologists.

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    All About EI

    This resource gives families and caregivers an overview of RI's Early Intervention programs.

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    Child Outreach Screening Brochure

    This brochure addresses how to refer a child at age 3 to Child Outreach in their districts.

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    Navigating a Successful Transition from Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearning

    This booklet, specific to children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, will help parents and caregivers to prepare for their child's transition from Early Intervention. This booklet should be used alongside the Rhode Island Transition Workbook: A Family Guide that gives general information about transition.

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    Rhode Island and Massachusetts Pediatric Audiologists

    This brochure is for parents and caregivers to support the evaluation of a child's hearing . It includes a list of pediatric audiologists in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    Rhode Island Early Intervention Circle of Security Parenting Workshop

    This brochure explains the Circle of Security® Parenting™ program, which is based on decades of research about how to support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.

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    Rhode Island Early Intervention Planning Guide for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their Families

    This workbook is designed for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing to help start conversations, prompt questions and support the development of their child with hearing loss. It also introduces parents and caregivers to the specialty services available to them in Early Intervention.

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    Rhode Island Early Intervention Vision Services: Serving Infants and Toddlers with Low Vision and Visual Impairments

    This brochure is for parents and caregivers to support the development of their child with vision loss and how Early Intervention vision specialists can help.

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    Rhode Island's Family Guide to Participation in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process

    This guide helps parents and caregivers understand the three "child outcomes" that are measured for every child in the United States who participates in an Early Intervention program so they can fully participate in the discussion of their child's progress.

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    RI Early Intervention Display Rack Card

    This display card gives a brief introduction to the Early Intervention Program in Rhode Island. This 8-½ x 3-5/8 inch card is sized card for display in waiting areas or other places where families gather.

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    RI Early Intervention Guide to Your Child's Hearing Assessment

    There are many reasons to have your child’s hearing tested. Sounds come in many volumes and pitches and it can be hard to know if your child can hear them all. This publication explains the importance of having a child's hearing evaluated and includes a list of providers.

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    RI Early Intervention Procedural Safeguards and Funding

    The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part C values parents as important members of the Early Intervention team. This publication is for parents to help them to know and exercise their rights.

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    RI Early Intervention Transition Workbook

    This workbook is for parents and caregivers to learn about the transition process, what to expect and how to prepare for a smooth transition out of Early Intervention. This workbook is a fillable PDF.

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    RI Special Education (Part B) Eligibility Criteria

    This document explains how a child qualifies for special education in Rhode Island.

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    Shifting a Service Delivery Model: Technical Assistance in Early Intervention

    Published in 2012, this publication describes the shift in the Part C service delivery model in Rhode Island from a service-based to an outcome-based system.

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    Welcome to Rhode Island Early Intervention

    This guide explains Early Intervention, including eligibility, evaluations, individualized family service plans, services and more.