Anyone can make a referral to Nebraska's Early Intervention System. An infant or toddler may receive early intervention services if the family lives in Nebraska; the child is birth through three years of age; and the child meets the eligibility criteria for Nebraska's Early Intervention System.
An infant or toddler should be referred if they have:
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A suspected significant delay of development in one or more developmental area(s): cognitive, adaptive, communication, social/emotional, and/or physical (including vision, hearing)
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A diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a significant developmental delay
Referrals and questions regarding services for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years old with disabilities should be made to the local