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Myth #1: Only a professional can make a referral through Help Me Grow.
Fact: Anyone can make a referral through Help Me Grow. Some examples of people who might refer a child are parents, doctors, social workers, grandparents, child care providers and family friends.
Myth #2: I cannot refer my infant through Help Me Grow.
Fact: Help Me Grow is an access point for early intervention and preschool special education services. It is designed to help families if there is a concern about a child’s development. Children can be referred through Help Me Grow at any age from birth to five years old.
Myth #3: My child has to have a medical diagnosis to be referred for services through Help Me Grow.
Fact: A referral can be made through Help Me Grow any time an adult has a developmental concern for a child ages birth to five years old. Services can help families who have concerns about a medical diagnosis, communication and language development, motor skills or social/emotional behavior, among others.
Myth #4: The referral process is complicated.
Fact: A referral through Help Me Grow is easy and can be done anywhere! There are various ways to start the referral process. Call 1-866-693-4769 (GROW), or complete a referral online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Myth #5: If my child receives private therapy services he/she is not eligible to participate in Infant and Toddler Intervention or Preschool Special Education services.
Fact: Many children can benefit from both private therapy services and Infant and Toddler Intervention/Preschool Special Education. To learn about what help may be available, please call 1-866-693-4769 (GROW) or complete an online referral.
For more information about referring a child, visit our Get Help for a Child section.
If you have concerns about a child's development and think a child might need extra help to learn and grow, don't hesitate to refer a child.
The family will be contacted by the local school district to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for Infant and Toddler Intervention or Preschool Special Education services in Minnesota.
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