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Early Steps is a program of Children's Medical Services. They contract with the
University of South Florida, Division of Child Development to provide
program services consisting of collaborative evaluation,
consultation and assessment, service coordination, child find and
family support plans. USF Early Steps is affiliated with
Infants & Young Children (IYC) Inc. as IYC operates the provider
network & family support services for the region.
The Early Steps is designed especially for the child and family. When
a child has medical problems, a disability, or a developmental
delay, the child often needs special services to help him/her
develop optimally. The family may need assistance so that they
can help their child, understand their child's needs, and identify
other needs the child or family may have.
The purpose of the Early Steps is to help identify the needs of a child
(birth to thirty-six months of age) and family. There are three main parts of the Early
Steps: the Developmental Evaluation and Intervention Program
(DEI), the Infant Hearing Impairment Program, (IHIP), and the Part C
Program.
For local
information and locations, see the "Contacts & Links" page of this
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