Intake & Eligibility
In order to receive services from the Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the person needing support must live in Ashtabula County and meet the eligibility criteria established by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Who can make a referral?
Who can make a referral?![]()
Who can make a referral?
Referrals for children birth through 3 years old can be made by parents, friends, relatives, teachers, doctors, hospitals, social service and human service agencies or anyone who believes that a person residing in Ashtabula County may benefit from and qualify for services from Ashtabula County Board of DD.
Referrals for people 3 years old and older must be made by the person receiving services, their parent, or their guardian.
What is the criteria for eligibility?
What is the criteria for eligibility?![]()
What is the criteria for eligibility?
Eligibility criteria varies by age. Below is a brief overview by age.
Birth - 3 Years OldEligibility is based on diagnosis, delay based on the score of the Bayley Scales of Infant & Toddler Development 4, or Informed Clinical Opinion as well as determining need for services based on a family assessment of daily routines.
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3 - 5 Years OldEligibility is based on assessment results showing a significant developmental delay in adaptive behavior, communication, physical development, learning and/or social-emotional functioning.
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6 - 15 Years OldEligibility is determined through:
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16 Years and OlderEligibility is determined through:
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How do we get started?
How do we get started?![]()
How do we get started?
Eligibility for Three Years of Age and Younger
Call Ashtabula with Questions440-992-2111 |
Help Me Grow Referral Line1-800-755-4769 |
www.OhioEarlyIntervention.org Refer Now |
Click here to learn more about Early Intervention Department
