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SERVICE CODE
670


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Early Start, Child Development & Education


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Developmental Specialist


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
No


ADULT SERVICES
No

 

My child doesn't seem to have the same skills (such as social skills or sensory processing) as other children. Is there something the regional center can provide to help?

SCDD Description

Staff would work with you and your child to reduce delays in development, focusing on integrating communication, sensory processing, balance and coordination, and daily functional skills to maximize achieving developmental milestones.

DDS Description

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a developmental specialist if the vendor possesses valid certification by an accredited hospital as having successfully completed a one-year developmental specialist training program, or if the vendor possesses a Master's Degree in Developmental Therapy from an accredited college or university.

Example

You notice your child is having difficulties that are not typical to a child their age, such as not understanding simple instructions or not processing cause and effect. A developmental specialist may work 1:1 with your child towards achieving developmental milestones.