Provides assistance to school districts in completing a multifactored evaluation for children who have or are suspected of having a disability including audiological, low vision, motor and augmentative communication disabilities. Provides technical assistance to local district evaluation teams regarding best practice techniques in evaluation. Also serves as an information and referral service for community resources available to families of children with disabilities.

Provides the point of access to early childhood services (birth-3) including, referrals to ongoing Help Me Grow services such as newborn (up to 6 months) home visiting and early intervention services for infants and toddlers diagnosed with, or at risk of having, a disability or developmental delay. Central Coordination also provides linkage to other family / community support services.

Offers after school activities for youth ages 6 to 17 who have developmental disabilities. Which include arts and crafts, outside play, reading, movies and homework assistance. During the Dayton Public Schools calendar school year schedule.

Provides services to infants and toddlers ages birth through 2 years and their families. Once a child is determined to have or be at risk for a developmental delay, a specialist visits the home and provides information, training, and support to the family. Other specialists such as Speech/Language Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Vision Specialists may be called upon to provide evaluations, consultation, and additional support.

Offers home visits from a nurse who will answer questions and concerns of new mothers. Offers exams of both the mother and the new baby and checks the overall welfare of both.

Offers after school activities for youth ages 6 to 17 who have developmental disabilities. Which include arts and crafts, outside play, reading, movies and homework assistance. During the Dayton Public Schools calendar school year schedule.

Provides early childhood development programs to children ages birth to five from income eligible (low-income) families. Children attend early childhood centers as well as learn about computers, art, science, music, and more. Home-based services are also available as an alternative to center-based services.

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