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For Families

If you have concerns about your baby, call the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia at 1-800-234-1448. We’re here to help.

Are you wondering what to expect of your infant or toddler?                                 photograph of Enrique in his crib
Take a look at our Developmental Checklist (English version).

  Chinese developmental checklist             Farsi developmental checklist             Korean developmental checklist
            (Chinese)                                     (Farsi)                                          (Korean)

                                Vietnamese developmental checklist        Spanish developmental checklist
                                      (Vietnamese)                           (Spanish)

Is your child eligible for early intervention services in Virginia?                          
A child and family may receive early intervention supports and services if the child is: up to three years old and has certain levels of developmental delay, differences in development and/or a diagnosed condition.

A child with a developmental delay or differences in development is not developing like other children his age, The delay or difference can be in one or more of the following areas:
      - Thinking, learning, and playing                                              - Moving, seeing, and hearing
      - Understanding and using sounds, gestures and words         - Developing relationships
      - Taking care of one's self, including eating and dressing

A child is eligible who has a diagnosed condition that will very likely cause a developmental delay. This includes:
      - Genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome                        - Cleft lip and/or palate
      - NICU stay of greater than or equal to 28 days                      - Autism Spectrum Disorder
      - Vision and/or hearing loss

For more information on eligibility for services, click here: Practice Manual Chapter 5: Eligibility Determination

Not sure how to find your local early intervention program?                                  
Find your city or county on the Central Directory Website.

Would you like to learn more about early intervention services in Virginia?        
Click on the links below to learn about:

Early intervention services and supports and the Principles of Early Intervention

Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards in Virginia (select category:“Rights Documents” from list and click SUBMIT)

Family support, advocacy and early intervention services at the Arc of Virginia website

Resources

Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their Families NEW!

Virginia’s Family Survey Data

Videos

More Information

Welcome to the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Family Web Site. I am Debra Holloway, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at The Arc of Virginia and most important, a mother of two wonderful daughters! My youngest daughter Mary Grace has a neurological disorder called Rett Syndrome. Mary Grace has difficulty moving her body the way she would like and does not communicate through speech but uses eye gaze and assistive technology to express her needs

photograph of Lauren and Mary GraceMary Grace was 14 months old when we first received Early Intervention Services, and she continued in the program until she transitioned into preschool just before her third birthday. These were the most difficult few years of my family’s life, but what helped us persevere and thrive were the knowledge, support and friendship of our local Early Intervention staff. This experience caused me to want to learn more about this program and support them in any way I could.

On this Web site you will find a link to The Arc of Virginia Web site where there is information and support about how to advocate for your child and detailed information about services available to individuals with developmental delays in Virginia. I am also available to assist families individually with their questions or concerns. Contact information: e-mail address is dholloway@thearcofva.org or phone 804-649-8481 ext. 103.

In this Web site you will find a link to the Family Involvement Project Web site where there is information and support on everything from effective parent provider partnerships and advocacy to the day-to-day joys and challenges that can come with parenting a child with special needs.

If you have questions about where in Virginia to find services you have come to the right place. This Web site is also a place where you can learn about your legal safeguards.

Rights and Safeguards Documents

 


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