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How do I support my child’s mental health or challenging behaviors at home, in school, and in the community?

Topics → Mental health How do I talk to my child about their mental health? First, ask your child if

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How do I access mental health supports for my child?

Topics → Mental health Getting started with mental health services It can be hard to know where to begin when

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When should I create a safety, crisis, and discharge plan for my child?

Topics → Mental health What is a crisis?  Children with mental health needs may struggle to regulate their emotions and

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What is PBIS? How should it be used at home and in school?

Topics → Mental health What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a strategy to teach social behaviors

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What is early intervention?

Topics → Early Childhood Early intervention services help promote your child’s growth and development from birth to age three. The

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What if I have concerns about my child’s development or suspect they have a disability?

Topics → Early Childhood What should I look for? Your child’s development includes growth in their gross and fine motor

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How do I request a special education evaluation for my child (birth to age three)?

Topics → Early Childhood What should parents do? If you, your child’s physician, or other professional has noticed that your

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What is Part C and what is an IFSP?

Topics → Early Childhood What is the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)? The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a

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What educational services are available for my child (birth to age three) with a disability?

Topics → Early Childhood What is the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)? The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is used

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What happens when my child turns three?

Topics → Early Childhood What does transition for my three-year-old mean? In Minnesota, early childhood intervention covers children from birth

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