Referral Information

How Do I Refer My Child?

Anyone can refer their child for an evaluation at our clinic located in Medford, OR. This includes parents, family members, physicians, nurses, community preschools, daycare, community agencies and school districts.

With parent permission, your child will receive a comprehensive developmental evaluation by licensed specialists, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and/or Early Childhood Educators in order to determine if your child is eligible for our services. Our evaluation and services are always at no cost to eligible children and we can bill Medicaid for those students who qualify.

To submit a referral, you may access the online referral form below or print out a referral form and mail it to us at: 640 Superior Ct. Medford, OR 97504

Online Referral Form

Printable Referral form

Eligibility & Evaluation

Early Intervention (EI)

Eligibility for Early Intervention (EI)

For children from birth to age 3, your child may qualify for EI services if they:

Have a diagnosed condition (such as autism, hearing or vision loss, or a physical disability) that is known to impact development.
Have a medical condition (confirmed by a healthcare provider) that is likely to cause developmental delays.
Are experiencing developmental delays in areas like learning, moving, talking, socializing, or self-help skills.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Eligibility for Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

For children ages 3 to 5, your child may qualify for ECSE services if they:

Have a developmental delay in one or more areas, such as cognitive, communication, physical, social-emotional, or adaptive development that is documented through standardized testing.
Meet one of Oregon’s eligibility categories, which include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Communication Disorder
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Blindness
- Emotional/Behavioral Disability
- Intellectual Disability
- Orthopedic Impairment
- Other Health Impairment
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vision Impairment

Evaluation Process

The Evaluation Process

To find out if your child qualifies, a team of professionals will work with your family to evaluate your child’s development. This evaluation looks at how your child learns, moves, communicates, interacts with others, and manages daily activities. Parents and caregivers are an important part of this process!

If you’re concerned about your child’s development, don’t wait. Contact us to learn more about the evaluation process and how we can support your family. Together, we can help your child thrive!

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