1. Early On is a statewide system for coordinating programs and services for families of children birth through 3 years when there are concerns about the health or development of their infant or toddler.
Services are available to families for free, regardless of income. Services include screenings, evaluations and service coordination. Services can be provided in the child’s home, a child care setting or in various playgroups.
To submit a referral:
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Call 517-263-6354; or
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Complete an online referral; or
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Email us at Young Children Services
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Service Coordination
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Speech & Language Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Counseling
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Vision & Hearing Services
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Family Training in Development Activities
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Contact with Other Parents & Community Resources
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2) Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education. We help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities.
Michigan Alliance for Families can assist you in knowing your rights, effectively communicating your child’s needs, and advising how to help them develop and learn.
Home - Michigan Alliance for Families
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3. Children with autism may be able to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits if their symptoms are severe enough and their families meet the SSI income and asset limits. Adults with autism can also qualify for disability benefits—whether through the SSI program or from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)—depending on their work history and earnings record.
Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | SSA
While the Social Security Administration has recently expanded its online disability application process for SSI applicants, the agency still requires childhood SSI applicants to apply in person or over the phone. You can call 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, to speak with a Social Security representative. Or, you can make an in-person appointment at your local Social Security field office
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4. The Family Support Subsidy (FSS) is a community-based, family-centered support service that makes it possible for children with developmental disabilities to remain with and to return to their birth or adoptive families. The subsidy provides a monthly payment ($300.36) that the family must spend on special needs that occur as a result of caring for a child with a severe disability at home. You can apply for the subsidy by contacting Lenawee Community Mental Health) LCMH. When calling, please ask for the Family Support Subsidy Coordinator for additional information and to obtain an application. Lenawee County Office number 517-263-8905 located at 1040 S Winter St Ste 1022 Adrian
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5. The mission of Jasmynn's Voice is to give iPads as an AAC (Alternative Augmentative Communication) device to those who have autism and struggle with language deficits/delays.
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Local Service Providers
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Ivy Rehab for Kids ABA Therapy for Autism & Mental Health Issues in Children
Sprouts 3D PT Adrian – Sprouts - 3 Dimensional Physical Therapy
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