Family Infant Toddler Program Eligibility Requirements:
In New Mexico children from birth to three may be eligible for early intervention services under one of the following eligibility categories:
Developmental Delay - a discrepancy of 25% or more between chronological age and developmental age, after correction for prematurity, in one or more of the following areas of development:
Cognitive Skills - such as thinking, learning, reasoning and problem solving
Communication Skills - such as understanding and using words and gestures
Physical/Motor - (including vision and hearing) such as movement and health
Social or Emotional - such as feelings, getting along with others and relationships
Adaptive or Self Help Skills - such as bathing, feeding, dressing and toileting
Established Condition: a diagnosed physical, mental, or neurobiological condition which has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. A delay in development may or may not be present at the time of diagnosis. There are a number of medical conditions that are considered to be established conditions and therefore make a child eligible under this category.
Biological or Medical Risk for Developmental Delay: means the presence of early medical conditions which are known to produce developmental delays in some children. The determination of the presence of a biological/medical risk condition(s) shall be diagnosed by a physician or primary health care provider. There are a number of medical conditions that are considered to place the child at risk for developmental delays and therefore make a child eligible under this category.
Environmental Risk for Developmental Delay: means the presence of physical, social and/or economic factors in the environment which pose a substantial threat to development. The determination of the presence of eligible environmental risk factors must be established by a multi-agency team. Eligibility is determined by a team with representation from two or more agencies who have knowledge of the child and family. Examples of environmental risk conditions include but are not limited to: substance abuse; domestic violence; abuse and neglect and caregiver with a developmental disability or serious mental illness.
