Parent Handbook: What Services Are Available To My Child And Family?

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What Services Are Available To My Child And Family?

A variety of services is available through the Infant-Toddler Program. Some are required services. This means that one of the Infant-Toddler Program agencies must make them available if they are included on your IFSP. If an agency that is helping you does not offer a service that is listed on your IFSP, your Child Service Coordinator is responsible for helping you find a service provider. Required services include:

Assistive Technology	Audiology Services
Early Identification and Screening	Family Counseling and Therapy
Health Services	Medical Services
Multidisciplinary Evaluations	Nursing Services
Nutrition Services	Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy	Psychological Services
Respite Services	Child Service Coordination
Social Work Services	Speech-Language Therapy
Special Instruction	Vision Services
Transportation

See the Parent Dictionary of Early Intervention Words for brief definitions of these services. Detailed definitions can be obtained from your Child Service Coordinator.

Other services (often called recommended services) may be listed on your IFSP, but are not required by law to be provided. Child Service Coordinators may help you locate and use these services. Some recommended services are:

Child care	Well child care
Genetics Counseling	Immunizations

If you are ever unhappy with any services or with any of your service providers, talk with your Child Service Coordinator. Also, talk with this person if you ever feel that you are not getting the services that you think you and your child need and should have. If you still have concerns, contact your Child Service Coordinator's supervisor or the Family Support Network or the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center.

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