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Free Preschool Screenings @ Child Find

Preschool Special Education Information & Screening Requests
(520) 232-7034
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Questions about your child's learning - Preguntas sobre el aprendizaje de mi hijo
Who is eligible for screening/evaluation?
Children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months and 5 years of age, prior to September 1 of current school year and reside within the TUSD boundaries.
What is Child Find?
Child Find has three parts:
1. public relations
2. the screening process of locating and identifying those children in need of services
3. the referral of birth to 3 children to AzEIP
Why screen and evaluate preschool children?
When learning challenges are identified at a young age, early intervention can help the child with their development.
What to watch for...
Children who are showing difficulties with any of the following areas may have a learning challenge. Watch for difficulties with:
- speaking/understanding
- vision
- hearing
- walking/running
- self-help skills
- behavior/social skills
- manipulating small objects/drawing
- cognitions/academics
How to schedule a screening:
Call (520) 232-7034. An intake will be taken over the phone and an appointment will be scheduled within 45 days.
What happens at the screening appointment?
- A team member will ask you about your child's growth and development.
- An audiologist will check your child's hearing.
- A certified vision screener will check your child's vision.
- Your child may be screened in one or more areas which the staff feels appropriate based on observation, review of records, etc.
- A team member will share the screening results.
- If an evaluation is necessary, an appointment will be arranged.
What if my child is less than three years of age?
If you have concerns about a child that is between birth and two years, nine months of age, call the Arizona Early Intervention Program at (520) 325-6495 or (877) 222-5432.