SERVICE PROGRAMS: Interdisciplinary Developmental Evaluation Services Prenatal-Perinatal Programs Infant/Toddler/Preschool Programs Childhood Through Adult Patient Referral Service

One out of every 10 children has some difficulty with communication, learning, motor coordination, or social adaptation. The IDES team specializes in evaluating especially complex situations in which coordination among team members is essential to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. Interdisciplinary Developmental Evaluation Services (I.D.E.S.) A team approach to children with difficulties learning, speaking, motor coordination, communication, or social adaptation. Although some difficulties with learning and behavior can be diagnosed by a single professional, many children are seen with especially complex situations that require evaluations by more than one profession. Our experienced, interdisciplinary team works with families and their primary care providers to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for each child. Common Conditions leading to difficulties in school or home: dyslexia or other learning disorders attention deficit disorder (ADHD) mental retardation fine or gross motor disabilities hearing or vision deficits emotional disorders social disorders autism speech or language delays Who Should Be Referred to IDES? a child who fails a grade or is constantly struggling in school a child who has difficulty communicating or speaking a child who finds reading to be especially difficult a child who frequently has trouble with a teacher or peers a child who is required to attend summer school whenever a parent or teacher believes that a child should be doing better in school a child who has a developmental delay How Does The Team Work? Families call our case manager to schedule an appointment with our team. We will ask families for information about their child, especially any previous evaluations. Our team works with each individual family and child to set up an interdisciplinary evaluation that will meet that child's particular needs. Please Call our Case Manager at: 305-243-6631, ext. 2 1-877-217-7320 (toll free) Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. During the first appointment, each member of the team interviews the family and examines the child in order to develop individual recommendations. The team then meets to discuss and coordinate their findings. Approximately one week later, the family meets with the team to learn what the team found, ask questions, and assist in formulating a comprehensive plan of intervention. A formal report detailing the plan is sent to the family, the child's primary care physician, and other professionals as determined by the family. Our case manager follows up with the family and the school to help implement the treatment plan. Most children return to our team every 1-2 years for reevaluation. Team Members Audiology Case Manager Developmental Medicine Education Nursing Nutrition Physical Therapy Psychology Speech-Language Pathology Vision Screening Other team members such as genetics, neurology, social work, and ophthalmology are available when needed. As a part of the South Florida community, cultural awareness is an integral ingredient in our team. We are sensitive to local linguistic and cultural diversity. Many of our team members are fluent in Spanish, and translators can also be made available by request for Haitian-Creole, German, Italian, and other languages. For more information on these disciplines and for a list of telephone numbers please see our Program Directory section. Receiving Donations Our work is often supported by several charitable foundations, and donations to these funds are greatly appreciated. For more information on how you can help, please contact our Case Manager.

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