Birth to 3
Birth to 3 is an early intervention program for all children from birth to 36 months (3 years) who have a diagnosed disability, move in ways that are not typical, or show a big delay in development.
The early intervention team will evaluate your child's:
- Cognitive Development (ability to learn)
- Sensorimotor Development (move, see, hear)
- Speech and Language Development (able to understand others and make own needs known)
- Adaptive Development (daily tasks such as dressing, playing, brushing teeth)
The Birth to 3 staff strives to help the family understand and be a part of the evaluation process. The services and support a child and family receive are based on their needs.
If you have concerns about your child's growth, development or learning we encourage you to call the Polk County Birth to 3 Early Intervention Program for a FREE screening at 715-485-8585.
Click here for a referral form for the Birth to 3 Program.
What services and support may be available
Why are Birth to 3 services important
Additional Resources:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” initiative includes resources on milestones checklist and parenting tips.
Go to: www.actearly.wisc.edu Information is also available in Spanish.
ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families includes resources on behavior, development, child care and school readiness.
Go to: http://www.zerotothree.org/
Autism Speaks includes resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder, signs of autism and resources available to children with autism and their families.
Go to: www.autismspeaks.org/
The CDC has released an app for parents or caregivers to download to track progress of developmental milestones.
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