About Early Intervention
Fear of a delay or Disability
Autism
Referrals and Evaluations
100

The age range that children should be entered into an early intervention program, if necessary. 

What is age 0 to 3? 

100

This place can direct parents to the early intervention center. 

What is the local hospital? 

100

Commonly known as autism, this disorder is more like a broad umbrella for a range of disorders that affect behavior, socialization, and communication. 

What is Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

100

What a child needs in order to enter into an early intervention program (or may not, in some cases). 

What is a referral?

200

The connections in this part of the baby's body are still developing during the first 3 years of life. 

What is the brain? 

200

The first individual you should get in contact with if you suspect your child has a developmental delay.

Who is my child's doctor/physician?  

200
  • Limited eye contact/few expressions of emotion (laughing, smiling). 

  • Few serve and return interactions (exchanging sounds or faces). 

  • Limited response to their name

What is common signs of autism in the first year?

200

The physical location of where doctor referrals are handled.  

What is the early intervention center?

300

Children who are older than this age may still receive services, in some cases. 

What is age 3?

300

This person will walk you through the early intervention process and create a service plan for families. 

What is a service coordinator?

300

Children with autism may have this type of reaction to loud noises, textures, lights. 

What is intense reactions?

300

Early intervention may lead to less of a need for this type of education. 

What is special education? 

400

This type of stress can lead children to behavioral, physical, and/or emotional problems in the future. 

What is "toxic" stress. 

400

This organization has several programs that are related to supporting families whose children have special needs.

What is Federation of Children with Special Needs?

400

Children with autism may not respond to their (blank).

What is their name?

400

Type of devices a child might need that are provided through early intervention services. 

What is assistive technology? 

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