Who May Refer a Child?

Children may be referred to Search to Serve by any of the following:

• Parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• Other family members
• Physicians
• School personnel
• Child care providers
• Community agencies
• Infant and toddler programs

When Should a Child be Referred?

• When the child may not be meeting developmental milestones
• When the child seems to have difficulties understanding simple directions
• When the parent(s) or guardian(s) or others outside the family do not understand the child’s speech
• When a physical or medical disorder is interfering with the child’s development
• When the child appears to have social or emotional difficulties that affect their ability to learn
• When the child seems to have problems seeing or hearing

Concerns may not be limited to those listed above. Any condition which may impact a child’s ability to learn can be a basis for referral.