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How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

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maiden
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How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

My daughter is almost 2 and says very few words. I think its time to have her evaluated. I have heard that I can do this for free in Nassau county, but I can't seem to figure out how. Anyone know what to do or who to call?

Posted 4/28/11 3:39 PM
 
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JennZ
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Re: How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

Google early intervention and the town you are in. Take it from there.thsts what I did.

Posted 4/28/11 3:41 PM
 

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Re: How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

We just went through this with my 19 month old. There was a number for the county to call for EI services. They took my info, and gave it to a case worker who called and scheduled an appointment with me.

We are in Suffolk, but I'm sure Nassau works very similarly. Good luck!

Posted 4/28/11 3:47 PM
 

firsttimemommy25
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Re: How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

if you're in Nassau google Nassau County Early Intervention ( I dont have the direct # on hand). You call and set up an appt with a service coordinator and they will come and have your child evaluated. If you qualify, you can receive speech, phys therapy and/or occup ther.
Just a tip.... If they deny you services the first evaulation you can have your child re-evaluated every 3 months. This happened with my daughter. She was denied at first and I kept calling and had her re-evaluated and now she receives services. It's sad but the system is really flooded so sometimes you have to fight to get the services.

Posted 4/28/11 5:58 PM
 

maiden
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Re: How do I get my almost 2 year old evaluated for speech delay?

Thanks everyone. I found the number and I am getting the ball rolling.

Posted 4/29/11 12:04 AM
 
 

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