Which of the following is a domain assessed to determine eligibility for ECI?

• A. Cognition
• B. Snack preferences
• C. Shoe size
• D. Birth order

Answer: (A)

In Early Childhood Intervention, eligibility hinges on how a child is functioning across key developmental areas. Cognition is the domain that assesses thinking, learning, memory, attention, and problem-solving. If a child shows delays in these cognitive skills, it can indicate a need for ECI services. The other options don’t reflect developmental domains: snack preferences aren’t about how a child processes information or learns, shoe size is a physical measurement, and birth order is a demographic detail, not a measure of developmental functioning.