Initial
Referral
Referrals
for early intervention evaluation/services may be made,
with prior parental permission, to a public agency (ie:
hospital, social services, public schools) by anyone
who suspects a developmental delay in an infant or toddler.
This includes referrals on behalf of children who have
medically complex needs that have impact on their development.
People with concerns may include parents, guardians,
other family members, physicians, other health care
providers, well-baby clinics, social service or child-protection
programs, child care providers, and community-wide screening
programs.
The
service coordination agency is considered the central
point of entry into the early intervention system. Referrals
should be directed to the service coordinator as soon
as possible.
If
the referral is made to the school district it must
be forwarded to the agency responsible for providing
services coordination in the community within two working
days of the district becoming aware of an infant or
toddler who may be eligible for services. (Rule 51;
009.04B1)
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