From Birth to Three Toolkit
A Guide to Washington Services for Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-3 with disabilities)
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.
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Developmental Screening (Birth to Three and Medically needed developmental screening)
What is Developmental Screening? Developmental screening is the practice of systematically looking for and monitoring signs that a young child may be delayed in one…
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Getting to Know the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is an essential tool designed to support infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. This guide provides a…
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Your Child’s Application for Developmental Disabilities (DDA)
A Step -by-Step guide to submitting and application for DDA on behalf of your child. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) provides services for…
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IDEA: The Foundation of Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that was passed in 1990 and has been amended. The IDEA provides children with…
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What Happens During an Early Intervention Evaluation?
Early Intervention is intended for infants and toddlers who have a developmental delay or disability. Eligibility is determined by evaluating the child (with parental consent)…
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Next Steps When Your Child is Found Eligible for Early Intervention Services (EIS)
The evaluation timeline for eligibility for early intervention services (EIS) begins with a written referral and varies depending on the age of the child at…
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Abbreviation Cheat Sheet
*Adapted from OSEP’s complete list of acronyms Washington State Specific Terms Military Terms
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Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child has a developmental delay? If you suspect that your child might have a developmental delay, you should talk…
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Special Education Terms
Glossary of Terms Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): also known simply as dispute resolution or procedural safeguards; options for resolving disagreements between parents and school districts;…
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Who’s Who on the IEP Team
The IDEA requires that certain individuals be included in the IEP team, and their input is valuable in creating a plan that addresses the unique…
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Communication Log
Maintaining a clear record of who said what and when is simplified with a school communication log. This tool streamlines the organization and retrieval of…
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Preparing for Productive and Effective Conversations with Education and Service Providers
Here are our top three tips for making every conversation with your child’s IFSP or IEP team an opportunity to show them what makes your…
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What You Need To Know About My Child
Using the guiding questions below, prepare a one-pager of skills, challenges, concerns, and interests of your child on the next page. Hello My Name is…
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What to Expect at the Transition Conference: Going from Part C to Part B
You can utilize this document when preparing for the transition planning process to collect essential Part C data that will be taken into account during…
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Differences Between Part B and Part C Services
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) ends when a child turns 3. Transitioning to a services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires a new…
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Pathways to Support: Where to Begin If Your Child Receives Services Through Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
When an infant or toddler receiving early intervention services from Washington’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program approaches the age of three (3),…
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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Part 1: What Makes a Military Family Exceptional?
A Brief Overview Full Article The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory program for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that helps…
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A Brief Overview Full Article What Is SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly financial benefit from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people…
- Pierce Parent to Parent Program – Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) is part of the national network focused on support, training, technical assistance, and education to parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs. The program also helps reduce isolation by connecting families with others who understand their experiences. Visit Parent to Parent USA to find support across the country and/or to share with others.
- In WA, Pierce P2P, is a program of PAVE and partners with Pierce County Human Services and The Arc of Washington State which coordinates P2P in other counties. To find P2P in your county or to share with others here is a listing across WA.
- In WA, Pierce P2P, is a program of PAVE and partners with Pierce County Human Services and The Arc of Washington State which coordinates P2P in other counties. To find P2P in your county or to share with others here is a listing across WA.
- Lifespan Respite – PAVE LRW staff administers the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages, across Washington State.