Which program provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers?
In Minnesota this program is called Help Me Grow. This is a program for children from birth to three years of age who have a developmental delay, disability or certain diagnosed condition. It is part of the federal law called Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Who is eligible for early intervention services? Each state has its own program qualifications. In Minnesota, many children with hearing loss are considered automatically eligible for Help Me Grow services. It will depend on the audiologist’s diagnosis as to whether or not your child qualifies for this program. What services are provided through early intervention services? Services include an evaluation of the family’s concerns, resources and priorities. Children are evaluated by a team of different professionals. Early intervention providers develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). These services help bring together the different interventions available to families. What is an Individualized Family
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