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9-minute video tutorial on behavioral signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in toddlers: This video (above) includes clips of specific behaviors indicative of either ASD or typical child development. If you have concerns about your infant/toddler after viewing this tutorial, we encourage you to contact your child’s Primary Care Provider to discuss a referral for our infant-toddler clinic.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: View or download a variety of materials from the “Learn the signs. Act early.” campaign.
Child Find: Schools Have a Legal Duty to Evaluate Children Impacted by Disability
ESIT Statewide Directory: part c statewide directory.
First Signs: Resources for early detection of ASD.
Help Me Grow Washington: Connects families to the health and development resources needed to give ALL kids the best start.
Special Education referrals: In order to meet its “child find” obligations, your district will have procedures in place to locate, identify, and evaluate students between the ages of 3 and 21 who are suspected of having a disability and may be eligible for special education and related services.
Autism Screening and Evaluation Decision Making Guide
“On-Time Autism Intervention”: A Diagnostic Practice Framework to Accelerate Access
Provider Fit and Parent/Caregiver Workbook
Cultural Values and Beliefs Reflection Tool (Family Form)
Placement/ Least Restrictive Environment: Technical assistance resources on this page include research, articles, tools, templates, technical assistance centers, and Web sites.
Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) – Indicator 6 includes information about Preschool Inclusion Champions Project, National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) Intensive Technical Assistance Grant, and other resources
The Decision Tree for Coding Early Childhood Educational Environments may be helpful.
Placement Decisions and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Guidance for families.
Special Education Referrals-In order to meet its “child find” obligations, your district will have procedures in place to locate, identify, and evaluate students between the ages of 3 and 21 who are suspected of having a disability and may be eligible for special education and related services.
Infant/Toddler Clinic Parent Group!
- Parents learn instructional strategies that they can incorporate into regular daily routines and play with their child.
- Parents meet with other parents and gain support and opportunities to build community with other parents.
- Children increase skills in four areas: focusing on faces, taking turns, requesting and social imitation.
This website is regulary updated. Please stay tuned! Contact [email protected] for more information.
