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7/27/2019 Overview of Early On Michigan

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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

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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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