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The GM Launch PAD program provides psychological assessments to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind children and youth (ages 0 - 21) in Minnesota public schools. * All assessments are available sign language interpreters and affirm Deaf culture or other cultures * Psychologists travel to the child's school or county offices to evaluate children Offers two levels of service to students, schools and families: * Full Evaluation - Testing may include clinical observations, diagnostic assessment (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Anxious Disorders etc.) intellectual, memory/learning, social functioning, emotional functioning, behavioral functioning, adaptive functioning, and neuropsychological screenings. * Intellectual/Adaptive Only Evaluation - Typically appropriate for older students that have had previous testing, but need updated information for various programs and services (such as transitioning to adult social services or post-secondary programming.) GM Launch Pad is coordinated by Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit.

The Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) section provides information, resources and programs for families of children and youth with disabilities or health conditions. Works on state policy related to services for people with disabilities. Focus areas include: * Birth defects * Child development * Early hearing detection and intervention * Follow-up for Newborn Screening Conditions * Transition to adult care * Family Support organization collaboration * Pediatric care coordination

Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree MORE INFORMATION Counselors and therapists offer care and services including: * In-Home Family Services: - Individual and family counseling and skills - Diagnostic assessment - Parent education and supportive services * Diagnostic assessments for clients birth - age 18 * Family Group Decision Making to examine and prioritize the needs of a child's health, safety and wellbeing Includes a staff person who is trained in Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Help Me Grow provides information and resources on child development for parents and professionals: * Developmental milestones from birth - age 5 * Strategies to support healthy development * Tips for professionals on how to talk with families about developmental concerns * Resources for professionals who work with families of young children The Help Me Grow website provides an online form that can be filled out to refer a child for evaluation for possible services. A referral is important so that early intervention services can be provided, and the child can achieve the best developmental outcomes possible. Referrals from Help Me Grow are sent to the school district where the child lives. The school district will contact the family to arrange for an evaluation to find out if the child is eligible for early intervention or special education services. When a child is eligible an educational plan will be developed by a team, including the parents, and the necessary services will be provided by the school district. These services are free to eligible families, regardless of income or immigration status.

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Serves families, education teams and service providers of children and youth who have combined hearing and vision loss, with or without additional disabilities, from birth - age 21. Project staff are available for on-site visits to homes or schools to provide technical assistance as needed. This may include consultation with parents, teachers, related staff members, and school administrators. Help may include: * Personalized on-site consultation * In service training workshops * Program development * Family support services * Get connected with other families

The Deaf Immigrant Center for Education (DICE) helps immigrant and deaf or hard of hearing patients and families communicate effectively in medical settings and the community. DICE strives to transcend hearing and language barriers by providing realistic hands-on training. Works with patients on the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) campus and in their own homes to meet goals identified by their care providers. DICE is also an education resource for high school students and other deaf community members.

The Follow Along Program (FAP) is a free program that can help you track your child's development and let you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and behaving like other children the same age.