What does IDEA say about early intervention?
Part C of IDEA: Early Intervention for Babies and Toddlers Early intervention services can help children from birth through 36 months of age learn new skills, whether they have been identified recently with motor and movement delays or already have a CP diagnosis.
What is the main purpose of IDEA?
What Is IDEA? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.
What is Early Intervention then and now?
Early Intervention, Then and Now. Early intervention services are designed to address the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to the third birthday, and their families. Early intervention is authorized by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Is early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities part of law?
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities were not part of the legislation. The early intervention program for our youngest children with disabilities did not become part of the law until its reauthorization in 1986 (Public Law 99-457).
Who is covered by IDEA Part C?
Infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth ages 3 through 21 receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B. Additionally, the IDEA authorizes:
Is my child eligible for idea services?
Part C of IDEA deals with early intervention services (birth through 36 months of age), while Part B applies to services for school-aged children (3 through 21 years of age). Even if your child has not been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), he or she may be eligible for IDEA services.