Evaluation for Early Intervention REDUX

While not as comprehensive as I'd like, we've gathered a significant number of posts on evaluation for early intervention--enough to do a REDUX.  So, lets see what we have . . . 

If you are a new parent who has concerns about your child's behavior or development, there are several good posts by Terri Mauro and others in our Evaluation Round-up--includes good tips about what to do before, during, and after you consult with a physician.

A good bit of news for parents who are considering a genetic test for their child (or who are worried that their family medical history will affect their insurance rates) as part of the diagnosis process--the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act of 2008 was enacted. 

If you are a parent who is getting ready to start the early intervention evaluation process, you might find these posts helpful in understanding:

The difference between screening, assessment, and evaluation.
The purpose of evaluations for early intervention.
Legal requirements for the two types of evaluation in early intervention.

Once you are past the evaluation stage and getting ready to plan services, you might want to check out our posts on:

• Getting the most out of IFSP membership
  
• Round-up:  preparing for IFSP meetings