MILITARY LIFE 

NAVIGATING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

BRIGHT AND EARLY: Often physicians will give you a referral for an early intervention evaluation and point you in the right direction. However, you don't need to have a doctor's referral to request an evaluation.

Every child grows and learns at their own individual pace, but researchers agree that the first three years of a child's life are the most critical for learning. If you believe your child might have a developmental delay, providing early intervention services can help them learn and develop to their full potential. As a military family, there are services to help support you.

The Exceptional Family Member Program works with other community and military agencies to make sure you have the EIS support you and your infant or toddler need. Local school districts or health departments often provide these early intervention services.

EIS programs are called different names in different areas, but are often referred to as Part C because that is the section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that pertains to early intervention. Find a list of state Part C coordinators and programs by searching for your state in the Military OneSource Early Intervention Directory (Birth to 3) at efmpeducationdirecto- ry.militaryonesource.mil/early-intervention-directory