Case Study Tiny K Referral

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Referral
1. Summarize the Referral information. Who can give a referral for services?
In Kansas, a referral is a part of the child find system in that a referral is made by a person who sees a need for a child and their family to take part in the Tiny K program. It has to be made within 7 days of findings and should be done in writing. Parents and other professionals should be notified that the referral is being made. People that can make a referral for services are hospitals, physicians, parents, child care programs, other early childhood programs, educational agencies, schools, teachers, public health facilities, social services, other types of health care providers, public agencies, and different types of shelters.
2. Who are specific
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I would think that because the parent has the option to request an evaluation, that it should be required to be preformed.
Post-Referral Component 1- Screening
1. Describe the screening procedures.
For infants and toddlers that have been referred to a tiny-k program must be evaluated right away. After the evaluation, the Tiny K program has the option to screen further to determine if there is a delay. When being screened, the screening does not necessarily by the tiny-k program but it could be under the supervision of the program. Screenings must be conducted by qualified individuals, with the right tools, and must be matched to what a child is being screened for.
Other things to consider with screening procedures are: giving written notice of intent to screen, give information about the screener, the reason it is being done, and provide to the parent what heir rights are, along with getting their consent to evaluate and then screen. After the evaluation and subsequent screening, the results must be given to the parents.
2. Who can give a child a
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No evaluation older than six months should be considered in the current process.
3. What are the 2 possible outcomes when evaluating a child? Describes what happens in either situation. (number 3 p. 6-7)
Possible Outcome 1- A child is determined eligible for early intervention services. This means that they need to provide written notice to parents that they have the right to dispute eligibility qualification, what services their child is eligible to receive, and then an IFSP is developed for the child and family.
Possible Outcome 2- A child is determined to be ineligible for early intervention services. Again, parents must be notified in writing that they have the right to dispute the eligibility findings of the evaluation, why their child was not eligible, and then a professional may still refer the child for follow-up services depending on the findings of the evaluation.
4. What are the procedures that guide the child assessment process?
The procedures that guide the assessment process are:
Reviewing the results of any current evaluations by qualifying professionals.
Personally observing the child.
Identify any of the child's needs within each development