How Do I Administer the IPCI-II?

 IPCI Administration Overview

IPCI Interaction Activities

The Indicator of Caregiver-Child Interaction is completed following a series of brief interaction activities between a caregiver (or other primary caregiver) and their young child at home or in a child care setting during a 10-minute observation period.

IPCI activities include the following:

  1. Free Play
  2. Looking at Books
  3. Distraction Task (NOTE: only for children 1 year of age or older)
  4. Dressing Task

IPCI Administration Kit Materials

The IPCI materials kit includes the following:

  1. Small carry case for all materials
  2. Blanket/plastic top table cloth (at least 5’ X 7’)
  3. Small tape recorder with intervals of 10 seconds of music/sounds alternating with 3 seconds of silence.
  4. Set of brightly colored key chains and metal keys to attach to recorder
  5. Three board books (Touch and Feel series, Brown Bear Brown Bear, versions are available in multiple languages and in Braille)
  6. IPCI Administration Protocol and Fidelity Checklist
  7. Timer (Be sure time signal is soft and subtle. Do not use timer with a loud or repetitive buzzer)
  8. Small video camera (Flip HD or other small high definition camcorder with embedded USB)
  9. Video playback device (Only for clinical use of video reflection)

IPCI Administration Steps

 Step 1: The Pre-Assessment Assessment Guide for Caregivers should be discussed with  caregivers prior to the assessment visit (either during a home visit that precedes the assessment visit or by telephone). It should also be reviewed again with the caregiver at the time of the assessment. 

Step 2: Record the entire administration for certification and reliability purposes. Follow Administration Instructions.

Step 3: Be familiar with and prepared to use IPCI Assessment Tips for establishing rapport, managing possible disruptions, responding to caregiver and/or child discomfort, and facilitating smooth activity transitions and positive closure.

Step 4: For administration certification, three administration videos should be submitted for review by a gold standard assessor. At least two administrations must meet certification criterion of 80% with no critical omissions or errors.