WITH THE DOCTOR: 

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When you call your child’s doctor’s office, say, “I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor because I am concerned about my child’s development.”

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Be ready to share your specific concerns about your child when you call. If you wrote down notes about your concerns, keep them. Your notes will be helpful during your visit with the doctor.

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Ask the doctor for a developmental screening for your child. 

WITH THE REGIONAL CENTER:

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When you call the regional center intervention services office (if your child is not yet 3 years old), say, “I am concerned about my child’s development and would like to request an evaluation. Can you help me or let me speak with someone who can?”

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Be ready to share your specific concerns about your child. You will also be asked for some general information about yourself and your child (your name, your child’s name and age, where you live, and more).

 

Write down who you speak to, the date, and what was said; you might need this information later.

WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER:

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When you talk to your child's teacher or playgroup leader say, “I am concerned about my child’s development and would like to make an appointment to talk with you about their progress. Can you help me or connect with someone who can?”

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Be ready to share your specific concerns about your child. You will also be asked for some general information about yourself and your child (your name, your child’s name and age, where you live, and more).

 

Write down who you speak to, the date, and what was said; you might need this information later.

WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:

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When you call the school district (if your child is 3 or older), say, “I am concerned about my child’s development and would like to talk with someone about having my child evaluated. Can you help me or let me speak with someone who can?”

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Be ready to share your specific concerns about your child. You will also be asked for some general information about yourself and your child (your name, your child’s name and age, where you live, and more).

 

Write down who you speak to, the date, and what was said; you might need this information later.