Babies Can't Wait!
An Important Message to All
If you Suspect Something is Wrong...Early Intervention Can Help
If you suspect that your child isn't developing as he/she should, it's important to get another opinion as soon as possible to see if a problem really does exist. You can turn to a variety of places for help: doctors, health clinics, school districts, and community agencies.
While some professionals may believe that a child will outgrow a problem, it's better to provide help early to make sure that the child has a better chance of success. Many children do not "outgrow" a problem - they may need extra help called early intervention.
Your school and the ESU #6 Preschool Interagency Coordinating Council have a service called Child Find designed to identify children (birth to age 3) who may be at risk for learning and could benefit from special services. Children who display trouble with learning, moving, playing, hearing, seeing, and talking may qualify to receive free assistance. All children develop at different rates.
If your child is found eligible for services, an Individual Family Service Plan will be developed by you, the parent, and the people who will help you meet your child's special needs. The program will build on your child's strengths and improve areas of weakness. The program will provide support, encouragement, and assistance for you in working with your child.
Make the call that really counts. A professional will be happy to discuss your concerns about your child's development.
Call a Services Coordinator at:
Educational Service Unit #6
210 5th Street
Milford, NE 68405
800-327-0091 or 402-761-3341
Babies Can't Wait!
| Terry Roberts robertst@wilkes.k12.ga.us Washington, Georgia Pre-school special needs teacher | Nov 24, 2003 |
I was looking at the Babies Can't Wait site for our State program here in GA. and was surprised to find that the state of Maine also has a program similar to ours. Most of the children in my pre-school special needs class are from the BCW program. We are working to improve the referral rate of developmentally delayed children to the BCW program. Do you have any unique ways that you use to help get MD's, and other community sources to refer? I'd love to hear of any good ideas you might have. Thanks! Sincerely, Terry Roberts robertst@wilkes.k12.ga.us |
