our mission
Through a working partnership between families and the community, Infant Toddler Services fosters and coordinates the delivery of timely, comprehensive, quality services for children aged birth to thirty-six months who have developmental delays or disabilities.
our background
Infant Toddler Service of Johnson County (ITSJC) was founded in 1992 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2000. Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County in Kansas is mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C. Infant Toddler Service of Johnson County is a federally mandated program, there is no waiting list and the cost of services is borne through a grant provided to the county by the state and Federal government, Medicaid and private insurance (if applicable) funding. Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County is one of the 37 Tiny K networks which provide early intervention for infants and toddlers with special needs in the state of Kansas.
Infant Toddler Service of Johnson County serves children from birth to 36 months of age who have special needs or are experiencing developmental delays. Some of the developmental delays or disabilities with which we work include but are not limited to speech delays, behavioral disorders, sensory integration issues, Down’s syndrome, autism, and Cerebral Palsy. We serve children in their natural environment which is generally in their home or daycare setting. Services we provide include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, special education, psychological services, nutrition monitoring, vision, transportation, assistive technology, and audiology; children who exhibit a 25% delay in a single area of development or a 20% delay in two or more areas will qualify for services. Our job is to coach famlies in using everyday routines as an opportunity to improve development. This is during play, mealtime, bedtime, or other naturally occurring instances in a child’s day. Last year, over 1300 children qualified for services. Approximately 30% of those children will not require services by their third birthday. There is no out of pocket expense to the family. We ask that you consider use of your medical insurance. You will not be billed co-pays or deductibles. We use this money to defray the cost of providing our service.
our process
Referrals are received from any one of the Johnson County Parents as Teachers organizations, area hospitals and physicians, SRS, and by word of mouth from other families; and are screened upon intake. Within a week of receiving a qualifying referral, one of our Family Service Coordinators (FSC) will contact you by phone. The FSC will set up an initial visit to meet with your family. At the initial visit, the Family Service Coordinator will discuss our program, and have you sign consents for evaluation and treatment and complete a developmental screening. You may expect that a Team Evaluator will be present at the initial visit. Together, the Team Evaluator and FSC will evaluate your child assessing his or her development in the areas of: cognitive development, physical development, communication, social emotional development, and self-help skills. In addition, information will be gathered about your family’s daily routines, your child’s strengths and concerns to determine how early intervention services may be of benefit. If your child qualifies, an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) will be written.
The IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) will document your child's present level of development and the services and supports your child will receive. These services and supports are determined following the development of functional IFSP goals/outcomes developed with you and your child's team. Outcomes are designed to enhance the capacity of your family in supporting your child's development and to promote the child's learning and development through functional participation in your family and community activities. The IFSP will be reviewed and revised every 6 months or as needed with you and your family service coordinator (FSC) or your provider. As your child approaches his or her third birthday, your FSC will contact your local school district to arrange a transition conference. A representative from the local school district will meet with your family and your FSC at least 90 days before your child turns 3 to discuss what the transition will look like to the district. The district will determine eligibility and services for your child.