Early intervention REFERrALS FOR BABYNET & DDSN in south carolina

What is a “referral” for Early Intervention?

Early Intervention and Service Coordination are assistance programs that are funded and sponsored by the state of South Carolina. Remember, you get to choose your Early Intervention provider if approved. Want to work with us? Just ask for About Play!

It all starts with an Early Intervention Referral TO BABYNET OR DDSN

A “referral” happens when your child (age 0–5) is experiencing a developmental delay or a disability. The referral is the first step to begin determining whether your child could benefit from Early Intervention and other professional therapies.

Infants and toddlers from birth to five years may be eligible for BabyNet or DDSN services if they are developing more slowly. To become eligible, you’ll need to follow very specific instructions. Below, we’ll walk you through the whole process, start-to-finish.

Anyone can make a referral for early intervention at any time. It can be you, a doctor, a grandparent, daycare, teacher, or friend.

But remember - the referral does not guarantee that you are eligible to receive services. Referrals are just the first step of the process. Eligibility comes next.

If your child is age 0–2,
referrals go to BabyNet.

If your child is age 3–5,
referrals go to DDSN.

Steps of the Referral Process

Children Ages 0-2

Children Ages 3-5

Children Ages 0-2

Step 1

Parent calls BabyNet at
1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

If parent chooses to work with About Play,
BabyNet sends us the intake referral. And then…

Step 3

About Play EI completes a developmental assessment

Step 4

Team (family + EI) makes an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Step 5

About Play Coordinates the appropriate services

Step 6

Receive Services from About Play (Service Coordination and/or Family Training)

Step 7

At age 2.5, the About Play Service Coordinator begins talking to school district & DDSN about child’s development.

Step 8

At age 3, About Play works with DDSN for continued services if it is determined that they are needed

Step 1

Parent calls BabyNet at
1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

Step 3

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

Step 4

Team (family + EI) makes an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Step 5

About Play Coordinates the appropriate services

If your child is DDSN eligible, you will be offered a choice of EI providers in your area. If you choose About Play then:

Step 6

Receive Services from About Play (Service Coordination and/or Family Training)

Step 7

At age 2.5, the About Play Service Coordinator begins talking to school district & DDSN about child’s development.

Step 8

At age 3, About Play works with DDSN for continued services if it is determined that they are needed

Children Ages 3-5

If you live in South Carolina and think your infant or child is experiencing developmental delays, we can help.

Early intervention REFERrALS in south carolina

What happens after an BabyNet Referral for Early Intervention?

Once a child is referred to BabyNet, the family will be contacted by a Service Coordinator, who will further explain the BabyNet system and will then assist in determining if the child is eligible for BabyNet services.

If your child is found eligible for BabyNet, you will then be offered a choice of Early Intervention provider in your area. If you select About Play, one of our team members will be in touch with you within one week to schedule the initial home visit.

What happens after an DDSN Referral for Early Intervention?

If your child is screened in for services and found eligible for DDSN, you will then be offered a choice of Early Intervention provider in your area. If you select About Play, one of our team members will be in touch with you within one week to schedule the initial home visit.

where do we offer early intervention services?

Our services are available for babies, toddlers, and their families in almost every county in South Carolina.

Click on your county to see the early interventionists available.

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Early intervention REFERrALS FOR BABYNET & DDSN in south carolina

What is a “referral” for Early Intervention?

It all starts with an Early Intervention Referral TO BABYNET OR DDSN

A “referral” happens when your child (age 0–5) is experiencing a developmental delay or a disability. The referral is the first step to begin determining whether your child could benefit from Early Intervention and other professional therapies.

Infants and toddlers from birth to five years may be eligible for BabyNet or DDSN services if they are developing more slowly. To become eligible, you’ll need to follow very specific instructions. Below, we’ll walk you through the whole process, start-to-finish.

Anyone can make a referral for early intervention at any time. It can be you, a doctor, a grandparent, daycare, teacher, or friend.

But remember - the referral does not guarantee that you are eligible to receive services. Referrals are just the first step of the process. Eligibility comes next.

If your child is age 0–2, referrals go to BabyNet.

If your child is age 3–5, referrals go to DDSN.

Steps of the Referral Process

Step 1

Parent calls BabyNet at 1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

If parent chooses to work with About Play, BabyNet sends us the intake referral. And then…

Step 3

About Play EI completes a developmental assessment

Step 4

Team (family + EI) makes an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Step 5

About Play Coordinates the appropriate services

Step 6

Receive Services from About Play (Service Coordination and/or Family Training)

Step 7

At age 2.5, the About Play Service Coordinator begins talking to school district & DDSN about child’s development.

Step 8

At age 3, About Play works with DDSN for continued services if it is determined that they are needed

Step 1

Parent calls BabyNet at 1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

Step 3

BabyNet completes screening over the phone. If child is eligible, parent is offered a choice of providers.

Step 4

Team (family + EI) makes an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Step 5

About Play Coordinates the appropriate services

If your child is DDSN eligible, you will be offered a choice of EI providers in your area. If you choose About Play then:

Step 6

Receive Services from About Play (Service Coordination and/or Family Training)

Step 7

At age 2.5, the About Play Service Coordinator begins talking to school district & DDSN about child’s development.

Step 8

At age 3, About Play works with DDSN for continued services if it is determined that they are needed

Step 1

Parent calls DDSN at 1-800-289-7012 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

DDSN completes screening over the phone. If screened in for services, parent is offered a choice of providers.

If parent chooses to work with About Play, DDSN sends us the intake referral. Then:

Step 3

About Play completes a developmental assessment and the DDSN eligibility paperwork with parent and child.

Step 4

About Play submits assessment results and eligibility forms to DDSN central office eligibility division for review.

If your child is DDSN eligible, you will be offered a choice of EI providers in your area. If you choose About Play then:

Step 5

About Play completes the FSP (Family Service Plan) and begins Family Training visits the following week.

Step 6

About Play assists the family in accessing therapy and/or school services based on the child’s needs and the funding resources available.

Step 1

Parent calls DDSN at 1-800-289-7012 and requests EI services for child.

Step 2

DDSN completes screening over the phone. If screened in for services, parent is offered a choice of providers.

If parent chooses to work with About Play, DDSN sends us the intake referral. Then:

Step 3

About Play completes a developmental assessment and the DDSN eligibility paperwork with parent and child.

Step 4

About Play submits assessment results and eligibility forms to DDSN central office eligibility division for review.

If your child is DDSN eligible, you will be offered a choice of EI providers in your area. If you choose About Play then:

Step 5

About Play completes the FSP (Family Service Plan) and begins Family Training visits the following week.

Step 6

About Play assists the family in accessing therapy and/or school services based on the child’s needs and the funding resources available.

If you live in South Carolina and think your infant or child is experiencing developmental delays, we can help.

Early intervention REFERrALS in south carolina

What happens after an BabyNet Referral for Early Intervention?

What happens after an DDSN Referral for Early Intervention?

where do we offer early intervention services?

Our services are available for babies, toddlers, and their families in almost every county in South Carolina.

Click on your county to see the early interventionists available.

If your child is age 0–2,
referrals go to BabyNet.

If your child is age 3–5,
referrals go to DDSN.

Parent calls BabyNet at
1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

If parent chooses to work with About Play,
BabyNet sends us the intake referral. And then…

Parent calls BabyNet at
1-866-512-8881 and requests EI services for child.

Parent calls DDSN at
1-800-289-7012 and requests EI services for child.

If parent chooses to work with About Play,
DDSN sends us the intake referral. Then:

If your child is DDSN eligible, you will be offered a choice of EI
providers in your area. If you choose About Play then:

Parent calls DDSN at
1-800-289-7012 and requests EI services for child.

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