From Birth to Three Toolkit

A Guide to Washington Services for Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-3 with disabilities)

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New parents have a lot to manage. Concern about whether a child’s growth and development are on track can be confusing. This toolkit provides places to begin if caregivers suspect that a baby or young child may need services due to a developmental delay or disability.

Presenting our newest resource –From Birth to Three Toolkit. This toolkit encompasses a collection of our informative articles, and serves as a guide to services for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) with disabilities.

A user – friendly toolkit for families, Each section is detailed below:

• Understanding Developmental Milestones and Delays – Developmental Screening (Birth to Three and Medically Needed Developmental Screening)
• IDEA Part C: Early Intervention Services for Young Children with Disabilities – IDEA: The Foundation of Special Education
• What Happens During an Early Intervention Evaluation?
• Next Steps When Your Child is Found Eligible for Early Intervention Services (EIS)
• From Referral to Action: Getting started with Early Intervention Services (EIS)
• Getting to Know the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Preparing for Productive and Effective Conversations with Education and Service Providers: Our top three tips for effective communication and productive conversations
• What You Need to know About my Child : A one-pager sharing your child’s strengths, challenges, effective strategies, and red flags
• Pathways to Support: Where to Begin : Accessing services through the transition from an IFSP, or beginning with evaluation for an IEP
• What to Expect at the transition Conference Going from Part C to Part B: A guide to help you prepare for the transition planning process
• Who’s Who of the IEP Team: An easy to implement form for identifying members of the IEP team and organizing their contact information
• Differences Between Part B and Part C Services: A cheat sheet to the major differences in eligibility, delivery and maintenance of IFSPs and IEPs
• How and Who to Tell When Your Child is Exceptional: A guide to enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for dependent children of active – duty servicemembers – Found on PAVE’s article Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Part 1: What Makes a Military Family Exceptional?
• Your Child’s Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A step-by-step guide to submitting an application for SSI on behalf of your child
• Your Child’s Application for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA): A step-by-step guide to submitting an application for DDA on behalf of your child
• Resources to Help You Be the Best for Your Child: Emotional and respite support programs designed for caregiving family members
• Communication Log : A tool for tracking your conversations with members of the IEP team
• Abbreviation Cheat Sheet and Glossary of Terms
• Frequently Asked Questions

Early Learning Articles:

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  Section 504: A Plan for Equity, Access and Accommodations
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  Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), Part 3: How the Compact Protects Academic Progress toward Graduation 
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  Your Child’s Application for Developmental Disabilities (DDA)
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  From Birth to Three Toolkit
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  Where to Begin When A Student Needs Help
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  Starting School: When and How to Enroll a Student in School
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  Steps to Read, Understand, and Develop an Initial IEP
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  Steps to Read, Develop, and Understand an IEP Worksheet
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  What Happens During an Early Intervention Evaluation?
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  Getting to Know the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
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  Next Steps When Your Child is Found Eligible for Early Intervention Services (EIS)
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  IEP Tips: Evaluation, Present Levels, SMART goals
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  Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
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  Special Education Terms
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  Who’s Who on the IEP Team
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  Communication Log
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  Educational Program Options for Children Aged 3-5 Years Old
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  Preparing for Productive and Effective Conversations with Education and Service Providers
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  Common Accommodations and Modifications in an IEP For 3-5 year old’s
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  Your Child has Met the Eligibility for an IEP – Preparing for the IEP Meeting

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