What is Early Intervention?
The Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities was enacted in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 20; U.S.C., Section 1431 et seq.). Early intervention refers to a crucial and proactive approach to addressing developmental, health, or educational challenges in individuals, typically children, during their formative years (0-5 years of age). This strategy aims to identify and provide specialized support or services as soon as signs of a concern or delay become apparent. Early intervention programs are designed to maximize a child's potential for growth and development, fostering positive outcomes in areas such as cognition, communication, motor skills, and social-emotional well-being. By intervening early, these programs can help mitigate long-term issues, promote independence, and improve overall quality of life for individuals and their families.
What Early Intervention services does SPOT Inc. provide?
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Sensory Feeding Therapy
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Specialized Instruction
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Speech Therapy
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Initial PT, OT, Feeding and Speech Evaluations
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Bayley Assessments
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ABAS Assessments
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HELP Assessments
How to Qualify for Early Intervention?
Per California Government Code: Section 95014(a);California Code of Regulations: Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 52022, the follow kids qualify for early intervention services:
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"Infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months may be eligible for early intervention services through Early Start if, through documented evaluation and assessment, they meet one of the criteria listed below:
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have a developmental delay of at least 25% in one or more areas of cognitive, communication, social or emotional, adaptive, or physical and motor development including vision and hearing; or
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have an established risk condition of known etiology, with a high probability of resulting in delayed development; or
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be considered at high risk of having a substantial developmental disability due to a combination of biomedical risk factors of which are diagnosed by qualified personnel"
Who can request an Early Intervention referral?
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Parents or Legal Guardians: Parents or legal guardians of a child under the age of three can request an early intervention evaluation if they have concerns about their child's development.
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Healthcare Professionals: Pediatricians, doctors, or other healthcare professionals who identify developmental concerns in a child can also initiate the process by referring the child for an evaluation.
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Educational Providers: If a child is transitioning from early intervention services to preschool, educational providers may also play a role in initiating the evaluation process.
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Child Welfare Services: In some cases, child welfare services may be involved if there are concerns about a child's development or well-being.
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It's important to note that the specific process and agencies involved in early intervention evaluations can vary, so individuals seeking an evaluation should contact Far Northern Regional Center
How to contact Far Northern Regional Center?
If you think that your child may have one of the eligible conditions listed above or you are not sure and would like a developmental evaluation please contact the Far Northern Regional Center inquiry line at: (530) 332-1529 or Fax an inquiry to: (530) 222-8908
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Once in contact with the Regional Center you can request for SPOT Inc.to be your therapy provider.*
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For more information you can also contact Far Northern Regional Center's Redding office at (530) 222-4791 or visit there website at https://www.farnorthernrc.org/
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