Are children diagnosed with torticollis automatically eligible for the EIP?
Torticollis is viewed as a medical condition for which there is wide variability in clinical expression, from mild to severe. Therefore, congenital torticollis is not routinely considered a condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay, and children with this condition are not automatically eligible for the EIP. If a primary health care provider observes that an infant or toddler is not attaining expected milestones during routine developmental surveillance, or if a parent or other primary referral source has concerns about a child’s development, they should refer that child to the EIP in the child’s municipality of residence to determine whether the child is eligible for the EIP. Back to Top 76 CFR § 303.343(b) 77 10 NYCRR Section §69-4.11(a)(5) 78 Wilson, S. and Cradock, M. (2004) Review: Accounting for prematurity in developmental assessment and the use of age-adjusted scores. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 29 (8) pp. 641-649.
