Child Find Clinics (BabyNet)
What is Child Find Clinic?
Child Find is a part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires individuals who may have a disability to be located, identified, and evaluated. This clinic focuses on identifying developmental delays and disabilities in children ages 2 1/2 to 5 who are not enrolled in a public school program. The developmental screening and evaluation are free of charge. However, a parent must give written permission for the screenings. An adult must accompany the child throughout the screening process. We provide evaluations as necessary and work collaboratively as a team with parents to develop individualized services across a full range of community-based and school-based options.
It is recommended that you make an appointment by contacting Reanna Cohens at (843) 436-7118 or rcohens@gcsd.k12.sc.us.
Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive a packet in the mail. Please bring the completed packet and the following forms to your appointment:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Medicaid Card, if applicable
The screening team will complete:
Vision and Hearing Screening
Developmental Skills Screening
Communication Skills Screening
A review of all the information gathered
Once screening is complete, the team will make recommendations and schedule appointments with you if any follow-up observations or evaluations are necessary.
Note: For a child aged birth to 2 1/2, contact BabyNet at (843) 520-1830 for information regarding a developmental screening.