Evan, 4 months

Referrals to the Infant Development Programme are accepted from parents and professionals such as public health nurses, physicians, hospital therapists, early childhood educators and others who are in a position to assess delay in infancy. Referrals are directed to the program supervisor by letter or phone call. Involvement in the Infant Development Programme is voluntary. If the family is not the source of referral, they must be informed of the referral and provided with general information about the program. To enable staff to screen for eligibility, information is gathered from the referral source and the parent.

The Infant Development Programme utilizes a weighted waiting list. Some infants are automatically accepted at referral, others with less severe problems might wait until space becomes available. For families waiting for service, information and direction to other community resources is provided.