​  REFERRAL

When a referral is made SCES will contact you to set up an Intake

​meeting.

​  INTAKE

 This is where we gather your information and       concerns and schedule your Evaluation   appointment.

​  EVALUATION

 
​
​The Evaluation will determine if your child is eligible for the Early

Steps Program.


​If eligible for services the team (including you) develop a plan of

​"what's next".


If not found eligible, no further testing is needed.  Resources will

be provided as appropriate.

​  SERVICES

  Services take place in the natural environment where your child

  lives, learns and plays. 


​  We coach you to embed strategies into your already established

​  everyday routines. 

​  REVIEWS

​

​Reviews happen every 6 months.  There are 6 Month Reviews and

Annual Reviews to discuss progress, review any changes, see if

you are ready for discharge, and determine any next steps.

TRANSITION

​
​6 Months prior to your child's 3rd birthday we will develop a

Transition plan.  A Transition conference is held to discuss

next steps.  


​Early Steps ends the day before your child's 3rd birthday.

DISCHARGE

​Once your Outcomes have been met; you no longer have concerns;

services are no longer needed; or your child is turning 3 years of age, you

will be discharged. 


The options are endless but can include public school services, private

therapy or no services if not needed. 

​For more information visit the State of Florida Early Steps website.

State of Florida Early Steps