Purpose:
Infant-Toddler Services is a comprehensive, statewide
system of community-based, family-centered early intervention services
for young children (birth through age 2) with disabilities and their families.
The services are provided through the implementation of Part C
of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Over 30
local agencies called networks provide an array of services
to eligible children and their families utilizing a variety of public
and private resources. Services are designed to meet the special needs of
the child and family and are identified through a multi-disciplinary assessment
process and provided through an Individualized Family Service Plan
(IFSP). Family members are important partners in this team approach to provision
of services.
Early intervention services that are available to
eligible children and their families based on needs include: speech,
occupational and physical therapies, audiology, special instruction,
family training, assistive technology, social work, vision, psychological,
and nutrition services. There also are specific types of medical,
health, nursing and transportation services available. A family
service coordinator is available to assist families with the
evaluation and eligibility determination, IFSP development and service provision,
including assistance to ease the transition to Part B Special Education Services when the child reaches age 3.
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Technical
Assistance Bulletins
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