Yes, services can be provided by MCITP as long as a child resides in Montgomery County. If we live in Montgomery County but my child attends child care in another county, can he/she receive services at the child care center? They will teach you strategies and activities that you can do with your child during your daily routine that will promote your child’s development.ħ. Therapists, or providers, will demonstrate and model techniques for you to use with your child. After my child qualifies for services, what happens when the therapist comes to my home or child care center to provide services? You will help decide what goals are important for your child and family.Ħ.
You will be asked to participate as a team member in the development of your child’s services. What is my role as a parent? Do I have any input in the process?Īs a parent, you are the expert on your child and your role is very important. If your child is old enough, the specialists may play special games with him or her to determine your child’s strengths and challenges in five developmental areas: cognitive, communication (speech), social-emotional, adaptive (self help skills such as feeding and dressing), and gross and fine motor skills (such as using hands age appropriately, sitting up, rolling over, and walking).ĥ. You may be asked to complete checklists about your child’s development. This may include speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, vision or hearing specialists, nurses and special educators. The assessment team is made up of at least two early childhood developmental specialists. Interpretation services are available at no cost. This could be in your home or other community setting. Most appointments will take place wherever your child spends the day (“your child’s natural environment”). Once your child is assessed, meets eligibility criteria, and is enrolled in the program, your child will begin receiving services. This visit will be followed by a second visit from one of our assessment teams. This initial appointment will be scheduled within 10-15 business days. Fees and PaymentsĪfter you have completed the intake application, an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) will call you to schedule an in-home appointment. If we determine that your child demonstrates a 25% developmental delay in any one of five areas of development (cognitive, communication, social/emotional, motor and self help) or is developing in a way that is considered “atypical” for most children his or her age or has a diagnosed condition that is likely to affect development, such as a genetic disorder or vision impairment, he or she will qualify for services. If your child is older than 34 ½ months, please call Childfind at 30.
You can also check out the MCPS website at toddlers/ If your child is between the ages of birth to 34 ½ months old and you have a concern about his or her development, please visit or call 24 to apply. Make your voice heard! Complete MCITP's equity survey . See the MCITP's Equity Audit flyer for more information.
Make your voice heard! Complete MCITP's equity survey. See the MCITP's Equity Audit flyer for more information. Using the information we gather, MCITP will examine our policies, procedures, structures and practices to ensure that MCITP is accessible to all families and that we provide services which will allow all children and families to thrive! With CEP's guidance, MCITP is conducting various activities which will help us gather information which answers the question, “To what extent does MCITP advance equity through its policies, procedures, structures, and practices?"Īctivities will include focus groups with MCITP parents, early intervention providers, staff members, and other members of the community a written survey completed by the above groups the planning of staff training and development around equity and developing a long-term equity strategic plan with MCITP's leadership team. The Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP) began working with the Children's Equity Project (CEP) in Spring 2022. Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program Equity Survey
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