How Do I Get Services?
Infant & Toddler Connection of
the New River Valley
coordinates a variety of early intervention services. Entitled
services are provided by a local collaborative network of both public and
private agencies. These providers agree to adhere to state as well as
local policies and procedures for the implementation of early intervention
services. Such providers include:
- special instructors
- occupational therapists
- physical therapists
- speech-language pathologists
- nutritionists
- social workers
Services provided at no cost to families include;
- implementation of child find requirements
- evaluation and assessment
- service coordination
- administrative and coordinative activities related to IFSP development.
Services subject to a schedule of charges/fees include but are not limited to;
- assistive technology
- audiology
- vision services
- speech therapy
- occupational therapy
- physical therapy
- special instruction
Families cannot be denied services due to an inability to pay.
Early Intervention (Part C under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
requires that services be provided in natural environments: a natural setting where
children without disabilities participate. In Virginia, services in natural environments
must be within the context of learning opportunities that occur within the daily
activities and routines of a child and family. These opportunities exist in a number of
locations including;
- the home
- daycare
- local parks
- playgroups
- public library during story time
Parents, grandparents, and/or other caregivers are encouraged to participate
in service provision
within these activities and routines, designed to meet the individual outcomes of the
child and family.