Evaluation and Assessment - The first step in establishing a child's eligibility for Early Intervention services is the Eligibility Evaluation. The purpose of this Evaluation is to assess the nature of a child's developmental problem(s); to understand the child's unique strengths and needs; and to identify the resources, priorities, concerns and desired outcomes of the child's family. Eligibility Evaluation to determine a child's eligibility for Early Intervention services must be done by a Massachusetts Department of Public Health certified Early Intervention Program. It must include an assessment of the child's functioning in the following areas of development:

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