Caroline County
Infants & Toddlers Program
Serving Children- Birth Through Age Three
Are you concerned because your
infant/toddler through age three . . .
Is behind in his/her walking, talking,
feeding or playing skills?
Does not do things other children his/her
age do?
May need special help to learn basic skills?
Or has a doctor diagnosed disability?
. . . If so, maybe the Caroline County Infants and Toddlers Program can help.
What
is the Infants & Toddlers Program?
An
interagency (Health Dept, Dept. of Education, and Dept. of Social Services)
program for families with infants and toddlers who may be experiencing a
delay in development or who have a diagnosed condition that has a high
probability of delay.
Who
should be referred? A child with a
suspected developmental delay, birth through age three, is eligible for
screening and assessments to identify early and intervention needs in the
areas of:
· Speech/language
· Physical Development
· Cognitive Development
· Psycho-Social Development
· Self-Help Skills
How much does it cost?
The program utilizes a variety of public and
private funding sources, but without cost to the family.
The Infants and Toddlers Program may be able to help by providing . . .
Screening by a team of professionals—Access to appropriate agencies to meet your child’s special needs—A single contact person to help you find the services that best fit your needs—Assistance in meeting the family’s needs
Services include:
* Special
Instruction * Physical Therapy * Speech/Language Therapy * Audiology * Nursing
* Nutrition * Occupational Therapy * Psychological Services * Social Work * Case
Management * Medical Services for diagnostic and evaluation purposes * Health
services necessary to enable the infant or toddler to benefit from the other
early intervention services * Family training, counseling, and
home visits * Family education * Respite Care * Transportation * Family
Support Network
Who should I contact?
Infants & Toddlers Program
Caroline County Public Schools
204 Franklin St., Denton, MD 21629
410-479-3246
Caroline County Health Dept.
403 South
Seventh Street , Suite 174
Denton, MD 21629
Phone:
410-479-8000 x 8542
Fax:
410-479-4871
Email:
sheila@dhmh.state.md.us
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Leland D. Spencer, M.D. : Health Officer |
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