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50 Laser Court
Hauppauge, New York 11788
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Division of Services for Children with Special Needs
The Division of Services for Children with Special Needs incorporates three separate programs. The Early Intervention Program is for children birth to three years of age with developmental delays. The Preschool Special Education Program is for children three to five years old with disabilities, and the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (incorporating the Physically Handicapped Children’s Program) serves clients birth to 21 years of age.
Early Intervention is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with delays, minimize potential delay among children seriously at risk and assist families in meeting their children’s special needs. Early intervention services are most effective when they take place in the child’s natural environment and when there is active family involvement. The division ensures that families and children receive appropriate services and/or referrals. Approximately 80% of children receive services at home, with speech and language the most common service authorized. The state and the county share costs of the program.
Suffolk County’s 71 school districts’ Committees on Preschool Special Education determine eligibility and services for children aged three to five years old. County representatives ensure appropriate placement of preschool children with disabilities in least restrictive environments.
The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program performs various functions to assure that children up to the age of 21 with certain disabilities and/or chronic health conditions receive quality care while limiting the financial impact on families. Service coordinators provide case management to empower families to meet challenges of caring for a child with special health care needs and assist families in accessing educational services, as well as community resources.
Documents and Forms
Early Intervention Program Parent Information
Early Intervention - A Parent's Guide to the Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention - The IFSP: Let's Look at It
Early Intervention - A Consumer’s Guide to Quality Home Programming For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2007 Edition
Early Intervention - Community Resource Guide - “A Guide for All Seasons” - An Essential Resource Summary for Children 2010
Early Intervention Program Parent Rights
Early Intervention - Early Help Makes a Difference (brochure)
Early Intervention - Suffolk County Early Intervention Program Notice of Child and Family Rights
Early Intervention - Family Rights Handout - Mediation / Impartial Hearing / System Complaints
Early Intervention - Right to Review Records 2010
Early Intervention - Confidentiality Of Records Policy
Early Intervention - Notice of Child and Family Rights
Early Intervention Program Service Provider Information
Early Intervention - On-Going Service Coordination Manual
Early Intervention - Billing Requirements & Procedure Manual
Ongoing Service Coordinator IFSP Forms
Early Intervention - Program Service Provider IFSP Forms, Parent Rights Package
Early Intervention - Suffolk County Early Intervention Program Notice of Child and Family Rights
Early Intervention - Family Rights Handout - Mediation / Impartial Hearing / System Complaints
Early Intervention - Right to Review Records 2010
Early Intervention - Confidentiality Of Records Policy
Early Intervention - Notice of Child and Family Rights
Ongoing Service Coordinator IFSP Forms
Early Intervention - Assistive Tech Devices IFSP Form 7
Early Intervention - Child and Family Outcomes IFSP Form 4
Early Intervention - Child's Present Level of Development IFSP Form 2
Early Intervention - Consent for Transition Notice and Transition Conference
Early Intervention - Family Concerns and Priorities IFSP Form 3
Early Intervention - Family Rights Handout
Early Intervention - IFSP Service Agreement Signoff Page
Early Intervention - Individualized Family Service Plan IFSP Form 1
Early Intervention - Insurance Information and Release Form 39
Early Intervention - IRS Form W-9 for PMR
Early Intervention - Notice of Child and Family Rights
Early Intervention - Prescription for Therapeutic Services Form 36
Early Intervention - Request for Prescription for Therapeutic Services Form 38
Early Intervention - Schedule of Services Form 11
Early Intervention - Transition Plan IFSP Form 5
Early Intervention - Transportation Authorization Form 53 - EIT - 1
Early Intervention - Transportation Parental Mileage Reimbursement Form 5155 EIT - 1
Preschool Program Parent Information
Preschool - Community Resource Guide For Preschool Children 2010
Preschool Program Service Provider Information
Preschool - SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) Manual
Preschool - Related Service Manual
Preschool - Revised Log Note 11-09
Preschool - An Educator’s Guide to Quality Programming For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children With Special Health Care Needs Program Information
Children with Special Health Care Needs - Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Children with Special Health Care Needs - Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs - Español
Professionalism And Ethics In Early Childhood Education, Feb. 4, 2010 Conference Materials
Conference Informational Materials 2010
Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Interpersonal Work 2010 - (Power Point Presentation)
Professional Ethics Guidelines, April 2010 - (5.5 x 8.5 booklet)
Professional Ethics Self Assessment Tool 2010
Professional Ethics Violation Incident Report 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible for Services Through This Program?
Some examples of children under the age of three years who are eligible for services:
Children who have a 33% delay in one area of development
Children who have a 25% delays in two developmental areas
Children who have a diagnosed condition which leads to a developmental delay
How Do I Refer My Child?
All referrals should be made to the Department of Health Services, Division of Services for Children with Special Needs by calling the dedicated referral line (631) 853-3100, by fax (631) 853-2310, or by the web site referral information form.
Where Can I Get My Child Evaluated?
An initial service coordinator will bring the family a complete list of approved evaluators.
Do I Pay For This Evaluation?
Evaluations are done at no cost to the parent.
What Is Preschool Special Education?
The New York State Education Department (SED), Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) oversees a statewide preschool special education program with school districts, municipalities, approved providers and parents. Evaluations and specially planned individual or group instructional services or programs are provided to eligible children, Ages 3-5, who have a disability that affects their learning.
Where Can I Obtain More Information?
Information regarding preschool special education may be obtained by contacting your local school district Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
What Does The Children With Special Health Care Needs Program (Formerly Physically Handicapped Children's Program, PHCP) Offer Suffolk County Residents?
1. It will insure that every child in Suffolk County has a medical home by disseminating information about the various health care systems such as Medicaid, Social Security, Physically Handicapped Children's Program and Child Health Plus.
2. Most children with suspected chronic health problems can obtain a diagnostic evaluation to enable physicians to establish a diagnosis and a medical care plan. There is no financial eligibility requirement for this program.
3. Children up to 21 years of age who have physically disabling conditions or severe chronic illness deemed eligible by the medical director may receive assistance with non-reimbursed medical expenses, including surgical procedures, medications, and devices such as braces, wheelchairs, hearing aides and other medical equipment and supplies. Families must meet financially eligibility standards. This program also provides funding for physically handicapping orthodontic conditions. |
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