Just when you finally became comfortable with having therapists and teachers in and out of your home…it’s time to transition to preschool services!! Time certainly does fly, doesn’t it? Depending on your state this may be called “Preschool” or “3-5 services” or something else depending on which state you live in. In many states it is mandatory that these services take place in a school-based setting and other states may have options to extend home services for this age group (3 – 5 years old). Your early intervention team will help guide you through this process but it’s helpful to do your homework if you can. Around six months before…

Tips for surviving your first IEP meeting You may be receiving early intervention services, or maybe you just learned your child hasn’t reached a particular milestone yet. In any case, developing an appropriate IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for your child can seem complicated. Here are some tips to help you prepare and make the process flow smoother. The IEP meeting date should be convenient for you, the parent(s). You are a major player in this game so the meeting date/time should take your schedule into account. Remember, if your child has multiple therapists/teachers finding a convenient time for all of them to meet can be tricky so if your schedule…