If your child s history has risk factors for developmental issues, have a low threshold for pursuing an evaluation. It is also important to determine if there is an identifiable medical cause for your child s developmental difficulties. Pediatric rehabilitation centers. Mandated by federal and state laws . Click here for more information.
Parent only needs to call appropriate agency.
Evaluation may not include a medical component. Children who are at risk for developmental difficulties but do not exhibit significant delays can be enrolled in a tracking program and should receive ongoing developmental screening. The amount of services provided varies based on a child s needs and state regulations. If a child is in Early Intervention, this program should help the child transition into a specialized preschool program. For children who have not been evaluated, are not receiving services, or who are receiving private therapy, the parent needs to send a letter to the principal or director of special education requesting an evaluation.