Early Childhood Intervention Services is dedicated to children between the ages of 0 to 3 years of age that are experiencing developmental delays as compared to typical development of children in their age group. Data is collected from an evaluation and from doctors to review factors affecting at-risk children that have been diagnosed with:
A qualifying medical condition
Is Identified as deaf, blind, or hard of hearing
Has a developmental delay of at least 25% in one or more areas of development — social/emotional, adaptive and self-help, communication, motor or cognition — qualifies for ECI services.
*** If the only delay is expressive language development, there must be a 33% delay to qualify ***
Provide Case Management to the family.
Discuss the application process and set the appointment expectations.
Interview parents and evaluate the child's abilities.
Collect and analyze the child's data to identify the learning strengths, weakness, and needs.
Create an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) that describes the results of the evaluation, recommended services, and goals of the family.
ECI providers work with the child and family where they live, learn and play. Though most ECI services are provided at home, they can be provided in other places where the child goes regularly, such as a childcare center, park, library or other community setting.
ECI asks families who can afford to do so to share in the cost of services. This is called the Family Cost Share. The amount a family pays for services is determined using a sliding-fee scale and is based on family size and income, after allowable deductions.
No child or family will be turned away because of an inability to pay!
The following services are provided at no cost:
Evaluation and assessment
Case management
IFSP development
Translation and interpreter services, including sign language
These initial services help identify your child's strengths and needs, as well as locate resources to meet those needs. You will be asked for permission to bill your insurance or your child's insurance for these services.
Each student is different and learns in their own way; we will find the strategies that work best for each individual. We offer flexible payment options, including insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses, with a sliding scale discount based on income to ensure accessibility for all families. If you feel this service would benefit a student you know, please contact us to discuss the next steps in arranging services for Early Childhood Intervention at (432)279-0520 or by email at LiLBlackSheepServices@gmail.com.