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Dont Worry.But Dont Wait.
How Early On Works
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What is Early On
A statewide system of earlyintervention servicesmandated by federallegislation (Part C of IDEA);
Designed to help familiesfind the social, health andeducational services thatwill promote thedevelopment of their infantsand toddlers with specialneeds;
Based on partnershipsbetween families andservice providers and oncollaboration amongcommunity agencies,organizations and private
practitioners;
Emphasizes earlyidentificationand early services.
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Early On Services Are:
Strength(s) based
Family Centered Based on
parent/professionalpartnerships
Based on interagency
collaboration
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Eligibility
1. Any infant or toddlerwith an established
condition; OR
2. A 20% developmentaldelay in one or morearea.
What Are Established Conditions?Children with established conditionsare those from birth through agetwo who have a diagnosedphysical or mental condition thathas a high probability of resulting ina developmental delay.
QUICK NOTE:
Eligibility is not determined by
income
C t i f
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Categories ofEstablished Conditions
Congenital Anomalies
Chromosomal Anomalies
Infectious Conditions
Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders
Other Disorders/Diseases
Hearing Deficiency
Other Fetal/Placental Anomalies
Exposures Affecting Fetus
Chronic Illness
Developmental Disorders
Mental Health Conditions
QUICK NOTE: If your child has a
diagnosed established condition, no
evaluation is required to determine
eligibility.
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Areas ofDevelopment
Physical (including hearing and vision)
Gross and Fine Motor
Development
Communication Development
Cognitive Development
Social/Emotional Development
Adaptive(self-help)
QUICK NOTE: These are the areas
in which a developmental
delay may occur. A 20%
developmental delay in 1 or
more areas will qualify a child
forEarly On services.
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Timeline
1. A referral is placed on behalf of a
child with whom there is a concern.
2. Families Receive Written Notice
within 10 Calendar Days.
This notification includes three
pieces of information: Information
about Early On, a form to gather
permission to evaluate your child,
and information about your families
rights.
3. Your service coordinator will contact
your family to schedule an
appointment for an evaluation. The
evaluation will determine if your child
is eligible.
4. If your child is determined eligible, a
childs IFSP must completed in 45
days from the referral date.
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Evaluation
Your service coordinator will be incharge of setting up the appointmentfor the evaluation. The evaluation canbe provided anywhere your family orchild spends time (e.g. your home or achild care setting).
The evaluation will look at how yourchild grows and learns. They will look athow your child is:
Thinking
Talking
Moving
Hearing
Seeing
Responding to others
Taking care of basic needs(feeding or calming down)
The Early On team will also gatherinformation about your childs past andcurrent health. It may includeinformation from your childs doctor orcaregiver.
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The IndividualizedFamily Service Plan
The IFSP meeting will include:
Results of the evaluation
Concerns of the parentsOutcomes desired by the
parents for their child
Outcomes in natural
environments and
daily routines
Supports needed by the familyEarly intervention services
identified to support the
outcomes
Every six months or sooner, a
review of the IFSP outcomesmust be evaluated.
At least every 12 months a
new IFSP is developed.
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Leaving Early On
Children transition out of Early
On at different times and
reasons. Many children stay
eligible until they turn three. Atthis age, Early On ends for
every child.
No matter what the reason,
yourEarly On team will put
together a transition plan. Thisplan will include the next steps
your family will take to continue
to support your childs
development.
QUICK NOTE: This planning muststart at least 90 days and no
more than six months before
your childs third birthday.
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Have Questions?Call: 1-800-EARLY ON (327-5966)
OR Email Us at:
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