Your
doctor or clinic which checks your baby regularly, can give
you information and answer questions about your baby's development.
Don't hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel you need
more information. Some Public Health Nurses may follow a baby's
development in the first year of life. In addition, some hospitals
have NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) follow-up programs
and specialized medical clinics for their patients.
Sometimes babies need extra help with their development and
may 'go to school' or have a teacher or therapist come to
them at home. Local infant programs also can evaluate your
baby and give you information about development. Education
and support services are also available for your family. There
is no charge for these programs. Call the Infant Development
Program serving your area to discuss your baby's development
and ask for an evaluation.
Alta California Regional Center ("ACRC",
also called "Alta") is a state funded program serving
persons with developmental disabilities. Alta's Early
Intervention Unit helps families with children birth to three
years old who have or who are at risk for developmental delay.
ACRC coordinates a variety of services to families including
medical evaluations for diagnostic purposes, as well as developmental,
nutritional, vision and hearing assessments. Call Alta
and ask for information on Early Intervention assessment and
services.
Early Head Start provides free comprehensive child
development and family support services to income eligible
pregnant women and families with children under age three,
including children with disabilities.
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