1. 1 Early Intervention Program Referrals and Services March 18, 2016

2. Early Intervention Services Snohomish County 2 Snohomish County Early Intervention Program Snohomish County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Referrals to:  Phone: (425) 388-7402  Fax: (425) 388-7304  Email: EarlyInterventionProgram@snoco.orgEarlyInterventionProgram@snoco.org

3. Special Education Program Descriptions 3 Early Intervention Services: Part C Provides services to children birth to age 3 with developmental delay in at least one developmental area, or have a diagnosed physical or mental condition which has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Early Childhood Special Education: Part B Local School Districts determine eligibility and provide services for children age 3 and over to Kindergarten.

4. Part C Eligibility Requirements Eligibility is established by one of the following:  Diagnosed medical condition that has a high probability to result in delayed development, such as hearing loss or deafness. Or  A multi-disciplinary eligibility evaluation performed by two pediatric clinicians using two different standardized evaluation tools demonstrating 25% delay or 1.5 standard deviations below mean in one or more areas of development.

5. Part B Eligibility for 3-5 year olds 5  1.5 standard deviations (SD) below the mean in two or more developmental areas OR  2 SD or more below the mean in one developmental area OR  Based on a physician’s statement of physical or mental diagnosis associated with significant delays in development resulting in current adverse effect to their learning.

6. Initial Evaluation for Early Intervention 6  Standardized comprehensive evaluations determine child’s developmental level in each of the following developmental areas:  Cognitive  Adaptive (self-help)  Gross & fine motor  Social  Communication (expressive and receptive)  Initial evaluation is at no cost to families.  Physician referral is not required.

7. After the initial evaluation… Upon meeting eligibility for early intervention:  The child is eligible to receive early intervention services until his/her third birthday.  At age 3, child transitions to a developmental preschool or school district services, if eligible under the Part B requirements.  If a child doesn’t qualify, there are choices in the local community to seek therapy in a clinic setting or in community programs.

8. Early Intervention Services 8  Provided through parent coaching  Based on individual child’s needs and family’s concerns and priorities  Provided in “natural environments”:  Home  Child Care  Places where typically developing children may be with parents/caregivers

9. What does our Intervention Look Like?  Services are individualized to each family and child, based on their priorities, needs and concerns.  Services are incorporated in the daily routines of the family such as mealtime, bath time, etc.  Early interventionist and family are supported by a team of professionals from each discipline. (OT, PT, SLP, Education, FRC, Others)

10. An Individualized Family Service Plan ( IFSP)  If the child is eligible, the team develops the IFSP with the family based on their unique needs and priorities.  The IFSP plan is developed within 45 days of the initial date of referral.  Services must begin within 30 days of the IFSP date.  Plans are reviewed and updated every 6 months and annually.

11. Contracted Early Intervention Providers in Snohomish County ChildStrive (formerly Little Red School House) www.childstrive.org 425-353-5656 Providence Children’s Center www.providence.org 425-258-7086 www.childstrive.org www.providence.org Contracted Early Intervention Providers in Snohomish County ChildStrive (formerly Little Red School House) www.childstrive.org 425-353-5656 Providence Children’s Center www.providence.org 425-258-7086 www.childstrive.org www.providence.org

12. Sherwood Excel www.sherwoodcs.org 425-334-4071 Kindering-Bothell www.kindering.org 425-653-4300 Wonderland Developmental Center www.wdcbirthtothree.org 206-364-3777 Contracted Early Intervention Providers in Snohomish County Contracted Early Intervention Providers in Snohomish County

13. Contracted Early Intervention Providers in Snohomish County Seattle Children’s-Family Conversations www.seattlechildrens.org 425- 482-4181 Hearing Speech and Deafness Center www.hsdc.org 206-323-1262 Listen and Talk www.listentalk.org 206-985-6646

14. Questions? Thank you!