How are families referred to Easter Seals?
Often families are referred to Easter Seals by their family physician or pediatrician. Children from birth to three years of age are commonly referred through the local Child & Family Connections office, an arm of the Illinois Department of Human Services. However, families with children from birth to three who are concerned or who simply have questions about their child’s development can call Easter Seals to schedule a free screening—no physician referral is necessary. Frequently, these screenings reassure parents that their child is developing at age-appropriate levels. In the event that a screening determines there’s a developmental delay or possible disability, the family can schedule a diagnostic evaluation. Should therapy or other services be deemed appropriate, they’re readily available from Easter Seals’ highly trained and specialized pediatric therapy staff. It’s important to note that Easter Seals offers services to children with a wide variety of disabilities. We treat a num
