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Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP)

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Evaluations/Assessments

What is a Screening?
A screening is a quick look at how a child is learning and growing. Screenings are done by people trained to determine how your child is developing. If a child's development is a concern, the Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) can share information on how to get an evaluation for the child.
What is an Evaluation?
An evaluation will look at a child's development with parents, child and early intervention professionals involved together in the process. Evaluation looks at these areas of development:
  • Cognitive - ability to learn and how a child learns
  • Physical - ability to move, see and hear
  • Communication - ability to understand language and express needs
  • Social or emotional - ability to relate with others
  • Adaptive skills - ability to dress, eat and take care of themselves

An evaluation is a way to see if a child is eligible for early intervention services. The evaluation will occur only with the family's written permission and at no cost to them.

Family Tips for Evaluation Planning:

  • Ask the Family Resources Coordinator for help;
  • Bring any questions or concerns you might have about your child's development;
  • Share all information with the professionals doing the evaluations that you think are important: medical records, a baby book, growth chart or other reports;
  • Decide what times or locations would work for you and your family;
  • Invite other family members, a friend or support person if you wish;
  • Inform the Family Resources Coordinator if you need any interpreters or other assistance.
After the evaluation you and the other members of the team will talk about what your child is doing and identify any concerns. If there are areas of delay, your child may be eligible for early intervention services. You have the choice to receive or refuse these services. You may refuse one or more of the services and still receive the other services you want.

What is an Assessment?

An assessment is an ongoing collection of information that looks at a child's strengths and needs. They are used to make sure a child is getting the kind of help needed while the child is receiving early intervention services.

Assessments look at the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and the supports and services necessary to enhance the family's capacity to meet the developmental needs of the infant or toddler with a disability.

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Modified: September 26, 2007.  For more information on Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, contact: (360)725-3516,   For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Social and Health Services go to the DSHS Contact Information Webpage.  Technical Site Comments:  DSHS Webmaster