2008年8月22日星期五

How to Access Early Childhood Intervention Services for a Child in New York

Children develop at different rates; however, there are some children who exhibit significant developmental delays. Fortunately, all states, including New York State, provide services to children with developmental delays. New York State has an Early Intervention Program, outlined under Article 23 of the Public Health Law. By following the next few steps, you can access an early childhood education program for your child if he needs assistance and qualifies.

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Step1
Decide if your child might be eligible for early childhood education. To be eligible your child must be under three years of age and must have a developmental delay.


Step2
Refer your child to early childhood intervention. A parent or a health care professional can refer a child. Referrals are made by calling (800) 522-5066.


Step3
Wait to be contacted by an initial service coordinator. During this initial contact, the coordinator will set up a time to meet with you.


Step4
Meet with your coordinator. During this meeting your coordinator reviews your family rights and collaborates with you to identify, select, and contact professionals qualified to participate in your child's multidisciplinary team evaluation. Additionally, you receive a copy of "A Parent's Guide to the Early Intervention Program."


Step5
Work with your coordinator to set up a time for the multidisciplinary evaluation, and then attend the evaluation with your child. During the multidisciplinary evaluation, more than one professional evaluates your child. At least one professional looks at your child's overall development, while another professional looks at your child's specific delay.


Step6
Listen as the team reviews the results of the evaluation with you.


Step7
Read and review the evaluation report and summary which should include the following: statement of your child's eligibility, names of staff who conducted the evaluation, description of the evaluation and measures used, your child's responses, your opinion regarding your child's performance during the evaluation, and scores from the tests given.


Step8
Collaborate with professionals to develop your Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Keep in mind that the IFSP must be developed no later than 45 days after your child's referral.

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