NC 1500-2.22 Infant or Toddler with a Disability

Plain English summary

This regulation defines 'infant or toddler with a disability' as an individual under three years of age who requires early intervention services due to developmental delays across one or more developmental domains or a diagnosed condition with high probability of causing developmental delay. The definition establishes the eligibility criteria for early intervention services for this population. Qualifying developmental domains include cognitive, physical, communication, social or emotional, and adaptive development.

Key requirements

• Individual must be under three years of age
• Individual must need early intervention services
• Individual is experiencing developmental delays as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures in one or more areas of cognitive development, physical development, communication development, social or emotional development, and adaptive development
• Individual has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay

Affected parties

• Infants and toddlers under three years of age
• Parents and guardians of infants and toddlers
• Early intervention service providers
• Local education agencies
• Diagnostic and evaluation personnel

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=15