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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to many of the questions we receive from parents, educators, health care professionals and others. If you don't find your question here, call us!

Early Intervention

1. What are the eligibility requirements for early intervention services?

To be eligible, a child must have a 25% delay or show a 1.5 standard deviation below his or her age in one or more of the developmental areas (see "What is an evaluation?" above).  A child may also be eligible if he or she has a  condition or diagnosis that is known to cause a delay in development.  The eligibility definition to receive state funded service in NYS State is essentially requiring that your child have a delay of 25% or 1.5 standard deviation in two or more developmental areas between the ages of 2 and 3 years.

If you are confused about whether or not your child is eligible for early intervention services, call Project Connect at 263-3323.

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