Why are Infant Toddler Services Important? Starting with a partnership between parents and professionals at this early stage helps the child, family and community as a whole. This partnership may assist with:
*enhancing capacities of families to meet the needs of their child;
*assisting infants and toddlers to attain age-appropriate developmental levels;
* maximizing the significant development
that occurs during a child’s first three years of life;
*reducing feelings of isolation, stress and frustration that families may experience;
*reducing long-term educational costs to society by minimizing the need for special education and related services at school age; and
*helping children grow up to become productive, independent individuals. Who is eligible? Families from Wyandotte County with infants or toddlers (from birth to three years of age) who have developmental delays/disabilities are entitled to early intervention services. Eligibility
for services is determined using parent
report, clinical opinion, and evaluation and assessment measures. Our local Infant-Toddler tiny-k program can assess:
Physical: Including motor, sensory, health,
nutrition, vision and hearing
Cognitive: Problem solving
Communication: Language Social/Emotional/Behavior
Adaptive/Self-help
Is this program for you and your child? Your family will work with a team to define your priorities, to learn about resources available to you and to discuss your child’s strengths and needs. You and your team will identify what you want for your child and how everyone will work together to achieve your family goals. Early intervention services must be provided in your natural environment (home and community settings where your child lives and plays).