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Minnesota’s Early Intervention System

Minnesota’s Early Intervention System. Created by Minnesota Region 10 IEIC Child Find/Outreach subcommittee in collaboration with Owatonna Public Schools. What is Early Intervention?.

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Minnesota’s Early Intervention System

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  1. Minnesota’s Early Intervention System Created by Minnesota Region 10 IEIC Child Find/Outreach subcommittee in collaboration with Owatonna Public Schools

  2. What is Early Intervention? • Services for children who may be experiencing delays in their development for several reasons including special health conditions • Developmental evaluation to determine eligibility • Supports available: • Connections to community services and programs • Ways a family can support their child’s development at home • Special instruction and services • Specialists available: • Early Childhood Specialists • Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • School Psychologists

  3. Early Intervention Services • Must meet state eligibility criteria • Serves children ages birth – kindergarten entrance • Services are FREE to eligible families • No income requirements • No immigrant status requirements • Children can receive services in their home, child care setting or school

  4. Eligibility Criteria-Part CAge: Birth – 2 years, 11 monthsAll areas of development are assessed regardless of referral concerns An infant or toddler is eligible for early intervention services if the child meets one of the following criteria for Developmental Delay: 1. A delay of 1.5 standard deviations or more below the mean in at least one developmental area: - Cognitive Development - Physical Development - Communication - Social and Emotional Development - Adaptive Development 2. A diagnosed physical or mental condition or disorder that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, regardless of whether the child has demonstrated a need or delay. - Chromosomal/Genetic - Neuro-developmental - Prenatal/Perinatal conditions - Social/Emotional/Behavioral conditions A detailed list can be found on the Dept. of Health website at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/program/cyshn/earlyintro.cfm

  5. Eligibility Criteria-Part CContinued… An infant or toddler is also eligible for early intervention services if the child meets the criteria for any one of the special education disability categories (as defined in MN Administrative Rules): • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) • Deaf-Blind • Emotional or Behavioral Disorders • Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Developmental Cognitive Disability • Other Health Disabilities • Physically Impaired • Severely Multiply Impaired • Specific Learning Disability • Speech or Language Impairments • Visually Impaired • Traumatic Brain Injury More information can be found at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/program/cyshn/earlyintro.cfm

  6. Eligibility Criteria-Part BAge: 3 years – kindergarten entranceOnly the developmental areas of suspected delay need to be assessed Young children ages 3 to kindergarten entrance are eligible for preschool special education services if the child meets one of the following criteria for Developmental Delay: 1. A delay of 1.5 standard deviations or more below the mean in at least two developmental areas: - Cognitive Development - Physical Development - Communication - Social and Emotional Development - Adaptive Development 2. A diagnosed physical or mental condition or disorder that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, and has an identified need for service. - Chromosomal/Genetic - Neuro-developmental - Prenatal/Perinatal conditions - Social/Emotional/Behavioral conditions A detailed list can be found on the Dept. of Health website at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/program/cyshn/earlyintro.cfm

  7. Eligibility Criteria-Part BContinued… Young children ages 3 through kindergarten entrance are also eligible for preschool special education services if the child has a disability (as defined by one of the categories listed below): • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) • Deaf-Blind • Emotional or Behavioral Disorders • Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Developmental Cognitive Disability • Other Health Disabilities • Physically Impaired • Severely Multiply Impaired • Speech or Language Impairments • Visually Impaired • Traumatic Brain Injury More information can be found at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/program/cyshn/earlyintro.cfm

  8. Five Areas of Development for Assessment • Cognitive • Motor (Gross and Fine Motor) • Communication (Expressive and Receptive) • Adaptive • Social/Emotional

  9. Cognitive Center for Disease Control and Prevention as adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD:BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, edited by Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann by the American Academy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDLEINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, 2008Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw and Paula M. Duncan,2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

  10. Motor Center for Disease Control and Prevention as adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD:BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, edited by Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann by the American Academy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDLEINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, 2008Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw and Paula M. Duncan,2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

  11. Communication Center for Disease Control and Prevention as adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD:BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, edited by Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann by the American Academy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDLEINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, 2008Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw and Paula M. Duncan,2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

  12. Adaptive Furuno, S. (1979). Hawaii Early Learning Profile, VORT Corp.

  13. Social/Emotional Center for Disease Control and Prevention as adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD:BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, edited by Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann by the American Academy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDLEINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, 2008Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw and Paula M. Duncan,2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

  14. If you see these signs or situations, please consider making a referral: • Elevated blood lead levels • Failure to thrive • Infants born under <1500 grams • Prenatal exposure to alcohol / drugs • Loss of acquired skills or delayed developmental milestones • Loss of babbling or speech • Loss of social skills • No words by 16 months • Not engaging in vocal imitation by 12-15 months • Child does not show interest in other children • Lack of eye contact / interaction with caregiver • Extremely quiet infant • Child does not point to indicate interest • Child does not follow another person’s point • Child does not respond to his/her name when called • Child does not bring objects to adult to show interest

  15. Primary Referral Sources • New Regulations from OSEP: 34 CFR 303.303:  Referral Procedures • Primary referral sources are obligated to make a referral to the early intervention team whenever there is a suspected delay or disability. • Referral should be made as soon as possible but within 7 days after the child has been identified • Primary Referral Sources Hospitals Child Care and Early Learning Programs Physicians LEA’s and Schools Parents Public Health Facilities Social Service Agencies Clinic and Health Care Providers Homeless Shelters Domestic Violence Agencies and Shelters Child Welfare/Protective Services/Foster Care • Representatives from the intervention team will make contact with parents who always have the right to decline. It is the parent’s decision as to whether or not the referral process moves forward.

  16. Timelines for Referral & Evaluation • Part C (birth – 2 years 11 months old) • 45 calendar days from the day of referral to complete evaluation • Part B (3 years old – kindergarten entrance) • 30 school days from the day of parent signature to complete evaluation

  17. How to Refer • Call Help Me Grow at 1-866-693-GROW (4769) or make a referral online at: http://helpmegrowmn.org/ or http://www.parentsknow.state.mn.us/parentsknow/index.html • Call your local early intervention provider: Program Name Phone Number Fax Number Email • You will be asked • If parents are aware of the referral • Reason for referral • Basic contact information of child and family • Child and parent’s names • DOB • Sex of child • Language of child & family • Referral Response • With signed parental permission, all referral sources will receive a response from the Help Me Grow provider regarding the outcome of the referral.

  18. http://helpmegrowmn.org/

  19. Questions and Comments?

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