A Brief Overview
- The right help can be critical for infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays. This article covers early learning basics for Washington families.
- Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) outlines the process for states to provide services to any child with an area of delay.
- A website called Parent Help 123 provides questionnaires and tools to assess child development based on milestones that are part of everyday moments.
- Families concerned about a child’s development can call the state’s Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588. This toll-free number offers help in English, Spanish and other languages.
- No special education or early intervention rights are waived due to circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://wapave.org/early-intervention-how-to-access-services-for-children-birth-to-3-in-washington/