The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services governs the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program for the state of Texas. If you have a child under the age of three who may have developmental delays, follow these steps to access early childhood education services for your child.
Step1
Consult with your child's pediatrician regarding what is normal development and then observe your child for potential developmental delays. Documenting your observations and conversations with medical professionals helps with the referral.
Step2
Refer your child to ECI by calling the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Inquiries Line at (800) 628-5115. You'll be given the name and number for your local ECI program.
Step3
Contact your local ECI program and then wait for an ECI staff member to call you for more information. During the call, the staff member works with you to set up a time for an intake interview.
Step4
Participate in the intake interview with the ECI staff member. The staff member will ask more questions about your child, determine if an interdisciplinary evaluation is needed and provide you with information about ECI.
Step5
Attend your child's evaluation if deemed necessary. Most evaluations take place in your child's natural environment. Typically this is the home or a day care center. Evaluators may include the following professionals: physical therapist, speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist or child development specialist.
Step6
Wait to see if your child qualifies for services. Some evaluators will tell you immediately after the evaluation. If you child qualifies, then you will meet with early childhood intervention professionals to write your Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Step7
Maintain scheduled appointments for your child's therapy. If you are going to miss an appointment, contact someone immediately to reschedule.
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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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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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