Early Intervention Diagnostic Center

Dorothy M. Scott
Program Supervisor

Detroit Day School for the Deaf
4555 John C. Lodge Room 200
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 494-2240 or (313) 494-0961
Fax: (313) 494-0998

• EIDC Programs
• Resources

Mission

The Early Intervention Diagnostic Center (EIDC) is committed to the provision of family-centered early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and supports the following beliefs:

• That the parent is the child’s first teacher
• That the family is the enduring and central force in the life of a child
• That each family is unique and individual differences must be respected
• That families and professionals working together promote the well being of children
• That all children can learn

Goals

1. To increase public awareness of early intervention and special education services provided by the school district and community agencies.
2. To identify, locate and evaluate children with suspected developmental delays who are in need of early intervention and/or special education services.
3. To increase staff awareness of discipline-specific diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic techniques.
4. To provide families with instructional techniques, support services, and resources that will facilitate active participation and empowering partnership in the educational process.
5. To increase communication and collaboration efforts with staff, schools, and agencies to ensure the seamless delivery of family-centered early intervention services for families.
6. To implement and monitor program compliance with state and federal laws that regulates the delivery of quality special education early intervention services.