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Overview

Whether your child is one week or five years old, receiving a new diagnosis or news of a developmental delay is a lot to process and understand. When you’re ready, make time to explore the many resources and benefits that are available to you.

When can my child start early intervention services?

Early intervention can make a huge positive impact on kids’ lives and development. If your child is under age three and has been diagnosed with, or is at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities, it’s important to start services as soon as you can.
The state of California provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers free of charge through Early Start.

Contents

Overview

When can my child start early intervention services?

Who are the providers I need to see about my child’s diagnosis?

What public benefits are available to children with a new diagnosis?

How do I make sure my child gets supports in school for their new diagnosis?

Getting a Diagnosis

A New Diagnosis: Now What?

Letter to a New Parent of a Child with a Disability

Most Common Developmental Disability Diagnoses

Early Intervention

Mapping the Journey from Birth to Kindergarten: The 4 Ws of Early Intervention

How to Qualify for Early Intervention - Regional Center Services under age 3

How to Get Started with Regional Center

Providers and Therapies

What Is a Care Team? - How to Build and Coordinate Your Child's Team

Types of Medical Specialists: Glossary

Types of Therapies: Glossary

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Mental Health

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Mapping the Journey from 0-5: Self Care for Caregivers with MFT Diane Simon Smith

Event Recap

Medi-Cal

What Is the Medi-Cal Waiver? - Undivided Live with Lisa Concoff Kronbeck

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Regional Center

How to Get Started with Regional Center

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Medi-Cal

Making the Most of Medi-Cal

How to Appeal a Regional Center Denial for Early Intervention: 0 to 36 Months

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IHSS

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Medi-Cal’s Institutional Deeming Waiver 101

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