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EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DELAYS AND DISABILITIES AND RESOURCESBureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - The BIA has responsibilities
for implementation of Part C and Part B IDEA services provided on certain
Native American Indian reservations. In those cases, child find for Part
C and B of IDEA must be coordinated with this program’s efforts
to locate and identify young children. The BIA website as well as the
BIA mail servers have been made temporarily unavailable due to the Cobell
Litigation. Please continue to check from time to time. We have no estimate
on when authorization will be given to reactivate these sites. Here are
some alternate ways to get BIA-related information: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - This is the official
website for SSI and includes comprehensive information about the SSI program,
eligibility, benefits and services, and other resources. SSI is a Federal
income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security
taxes):It is designed to help young children with disabilities and their
families as well as aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little
or no income; and It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing,
and shelter. Child find for Part C and B of IDEA must be coordinated with
this program’s efforts to locate and identify young children. Administration on Developmental Disabilities - The major
goal of ADD’s programs is a partnership with state governments,
local communities, and the private sector to assist people with developmental
disabilities to reach maximum potential through increased independence,
productivity, and community integration. They address all elements of
the life cycle: prevention; diagnosis; early intervention; therapy; education;
training; employment; and community living and leisure opportunities.
The Developmental Disabilities programs comprise three State-based programs,
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities; State Protection and Advocacy
Agencies; and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Education, Research, and Services. Child find for Part C and B of IDEA
must be coordinated with this program’s efforts to locate and identify
young children. This site describes the programs and provides links to
the state programs. Early Identification - the National Early Childhood
TA (Technical Assistance) Center's web site. This site includes information
and resources about the early identification of young children with developmental
delays and disabilities, and referral to infant and toddler early intervention
services for Part C of IDEA and preschool special education services for
preschoolers, special education preschool services (Section 619 of Part
B, of IDEA). Identification
and Referral of Children with Special Health Care Needs - This
site provides a link to a directory of State Title V programs for children
with special healthcare needs. Child find for Part C and B of IDEA must
be coordinated with this program’s efforts to locate and identify
young children. Medicaid and EPSDT - The Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services websites provide information about the Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service for Medicaid's comprehensive
and preventive child health program for individuals under the age of 21.
EPSDT includes Periodic screening, vision, dental, and hearing services,
and access to needed Medicaid services. Child find for Part C and
B of IDEA must be coordinated with this program’s efforts to locate
and identify young children. EPSDT Checklist for Medicaid Managed Care and Children with Special
Needs - This site includes a EPSDT checklist which can be used
to ensure that under a state's Medicaid managed care eligible children
receive all of the EPSDT services to the same extent that they are entitled
to under fee-for-service care. Pediatrician's Role in Early Identification - This American
Academy of Pediatrics site includes an article from Pediatrics
concerning their policy statement on developmental surveillance
and screening of young children. Early Identification and Intervention - The First
Signs web site provides extensive, vital information, covering a
range of issues from healthy development to concerns about a child, from
the screening and referral process to treatment, and from current research
and guidelines to links to other resources on the internet and in print. Infant Hearing - The Marion Down National Center for
Infant Hearing site is dedicated to pursuing the mission of early identification
and intervention of hearing loss for all infants who are deaf or hard
of hearing. Infant Hearing and Resources - The National Center for
Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) at Utah State University was
established to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss
are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate
services. Their information and resource center contains a wealth of information
and resources concerning the many dimensions of early hearing detection
and intervention. INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND RELATED RESOURCESWhere to find Part C IDEA Early Intervention Services for each
State - This site includes information on making a referral for
early intervention Part C services in a particular state or jurisdiction.
The Part C Coordinators of State and Jurisdictional Programs for Infants
and Toddlers with Disabilities, Part C of IDEA, are listed at the National
Early Childhood TA Center's web site. In addition, once you are linked
into a state's or jurisdiction's list, you can link into that state's
or jurisdiction's Part C web site to learn more about their services. IDEA Early Intervention and Special Education Laws and Information
- The IDEA Practices site will answer your questions about the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and provide information and
resources about early intervention and special education practices. Early Intervention Program Resources at NECTAC - This
National Early Childhood TA Center site provides information
and resources about the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers
with Disabilities (Part C) under IDEA. OSEP - Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department
of Education - This is the official U.S. Department of Education’’s
web site on special education from birth to 21 years of age. The website
is very comprehensive and covers topics from staff and the organization
to publications and products. This website will have information about
both Part C early intervention services and Part B special education and
related services, including preschool services. Child find for Part C
of IDEA must be coordinated with Part B program’s child find efforts
to locate and identify young children. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
- The TA Center supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions
of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part C and Section
619 for Preschool Services of Part B). This site contains evidence-based
practices and research, contact information for early childhood resources,
searchable databases of Office of Special Education Program early childhood
projects, and interactive opportunities and electronic discussions. Division of Early Childhood of the Council For Exceptional Children
- DEC is a nonprofit organization advocating for individuals
who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through
age eight, and their families. DEC is dedicated to promoting policies
and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development
of children. This site provides a wealth of information, resources, and
web site links about early intervention and early childhood special education.
Resources for Parents of Infants with Delays and Disabilities
- This Kid Source site includes information and resources for
parents of infants with developmental delays or disabilities. Resources for Parents of Toddlers with Delays and Disabilities
- This Kid Source site includes information and resources for
parents of toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Resources for Parents of Preschoolers with Delays and Disabilities
- This Kid Sources site includes information and resources for
parents of preschoolers with developmental delays or disabilities. Disability-Related Resources - The Family Village is
a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication
opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities,
for their families, and for those that provide services and support. This
site includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication
connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities,
education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature,
and much, much, more. EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONHead Start and Early Head Start - Head Start and Early
Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children
from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are child-focused
programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness
of young children in low-income families. The program also serves young
children with disabilities. Child find for Part C and B of IDEA must be
coordinated with this program’s efforts to locate and identify young
children. Go to About Head Start for links to information about eligibility
and search Program Performance Standards for information about child find
and recruitment of young children for Head Start programs. Zero to Three: National center for Infants, Toddlers & Families
- Zero To Three is a national non-profit charitable organization
whose aim is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities
to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers. This site contains
resources for parents and professionals. National Association for the Education of Young Children
- The NAEYC exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts
of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive
education for all young children. This site provides information, resources
and web site links concerning issues of early childhood education practice
and policy, as well as many other early childhood topics. Parents' Action for Children - This site includes information
about parenting, child development and child related resources for each
state. Kid Source - Kid Source is a group of parents whose
goal is to provide knowledge and advice to help parents better raise and
educate theirchildren. This site includes information, resources and web
site links about parenting, from babies through the teenage years. FAMILY CENTERED AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT PRACTICEFamily-Centered Care - This site serves as a central
resource for both family members and members of the health care field.
This site shares information, facilitates problem-solving and promotes
dialogue among individuals and organizations working toward family-centered
care. Culturally Appropriate Early Childhood Practices - The
CLASS Early Childhood Research Institute includes colleagues representing
diverse cultural and linguistic roots and their site contains materials
and resources that represent the intersection of culture and language,
disabilities and child development. Culturally Effective Pediatric Care - This American
Academy of Pediatrics site includes an article from Pediatrics
concerning their policy statement which defines culturally effective health
care and describes its importance for pediatrics. |
