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Johnson County School System
Child Find
What is Child Find?Child Find is the schools systems attempt to locate any children (3-21) who are suspected of having a disability.
Special Education and/or related services may be recommended if a disability interferes with a child's learning.
Speech/Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy are some of the related services that may be offered.
Goal:
The primary goal of Child Find is to connect children with developmental delays to the services that they may need to be successful.
When should a child be referred to Child Find?
If there are birth complications or a medical condition that interferes with development and/or learning
If the child appears to have social or emotional difficulties that interfere with his/her ability to learn
If a child appears to learn more slowly than children his/her own age If a child has speech that cannot be understood by others If a child has difficulty seeing or hearing
Who may refer children?
Parents/legal guardians Other family members School personnel Physicians Child Care Providers Community Agencies Infants and Toddler Programs
What is Special Education?
Special Education is “specialized instruction” provided for students (3-21) who are determined to have specific disabilities as defined by Public Law 94-142 and amended by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It may be provided by one or several special teacher(s). Also, related specialists will sometimes assist delivering services for a child.
It is a service, not a destination.
Helpful to know:Typical Development: Three Year Olds At age 3: Knows and uses over 50 words Uses 2-4 word phrases
Typical Development of 3 year old:
Points to pictures in a book Holds a pencil and makes marks with it
Typical Development of a 3 year old:
Three year olds can feed themselves with a spoon and fork.
Typical Development of a 3 year old:
They can recognize basic emotions.
Happy Sad Angry Afraid
Typical Development 3 year old:
They can climb up a ladder on a slide
Run with ease
Typical Development of 4 year old:
Can use 4 to 5 words in a sentence Responds to “What?”, “Where?”, “Who?”, and “Why?” questions
Typical Development of 4 year old:
Plays with friends in small groups Shares Takes Turns Imitates adults when playing
Typical Development of 4 year old:
Rides a tricycle Toilet Trained
Typical Development of 4 year old:
Counts Knows some letters Learning Colors Can be understood by caregivers
Typical Development of 5 year old:
Uses longer sentences Engages in conversation Follows directions
Typical Development of 5 year old:
Can tell a story with a beginning, middle and end Copies simple shapes Begins writing their name
Typical Development of 5 year old:
Plays cooperatively with friends Throws and catches a ball Speech is understood
Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you see any of the following in your child’s development?
Concerns with Social Skills:
Preoccupied In “own world” Little/no impulse control Withdrawn from others Consistently aggressive
Concerns with Communication Skills:
Has trouble understanding others Points/gestures instead of talking Avoids using words
Concerns with Communication Skills:
Echoes other people Difficulty speaking in sentences Other people are having trouble understanding your child
Concerns with Self-help and Motor Skills:
Not walking Does not feed themselves Not toilet training
Who can I contact for further information?If you have concerns about your child and would like to see what support may be available, please contact:
Johnson County School Special Education Director
Debbie Morris
150 Lee St.
Wrightsville, Ga. 31096
478-864-3302 Ext. 1008