Act Early on Developmental Concerns: Partnering with Early Intervention

July 14, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern

OBJECTIVES

1. Describe importance of referring children to Early Intervention and follow up services as soon as a developmental issue is suspected
2. Understand the role of the Early Intervention program
3. Utilize strategies identified to form partnerships, encourage referrals, and improve communication with Early Intervention and community services

MATERIALS

• Presentation Slides
• Listen to the Recording
• EI Referral Form
• Physicians Packet

SPEAKERS

Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH, FAAP
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities on the Learn the Signs. Act Early. campaign

Layla Mohammed, MD, FAAP
University of Michigan

Diane Zedan
Washtenaw Intermediate School District