Infant Toddler Program (ITP)

Increase Independence

Assistive technology (AT) is a great tool for many infants and toddlers with disabilities. It can help with developmental skills, social skills, communication, attention span and mobility. Overall, AT can dramatically increase a child’s independence.

IATP staff can assist in coordinating AT consultations for infants or toddlers under the age of three. The consultation process is designed to help your Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) team identify the most useful assistive tools for your child.

Infant Toddler Consultations

If your child needs a formal assessment, this program provides infant and toddler assessments for a fee.

An Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) will perform your child’s assessment. We work with ATPs credentialed through the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) and other certification programs.

All ATPs we work with have:

  • an educational background in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, special education, or rehabilitation,
  • passed a rigorous exam on all areas of assistive technology, and
  • annual continuing education on AT.

Book a Consultation

To book a consultation, you need to:

  1. Fill out and submit our secure ITP Consultation application.
  2. You will be assigned a certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP).
  3. Fees will be determined and authorization will be obtained from you or your agency.

Once authorization is received:

  1. Your ATP will work with you to schedule an appointment.
  2. During the appointment, they will follow a fundamental consultation process, utilizing a team approach.
  3. Your ATP will review your child, their environment and different tasks through observation, review of records and input from your IFSP team.
  4. Through a feature matching process, potential AT devices and software will be identified and tested with your child. Note that a range of devices will be considered to ensure you can get a device that best meets your child’s needs at the right price.
  5. A written report will be provided within two weeks of your visit. Your IFSP team will consider the report when making a final decision.

Once you have identified the right AT for your child, our IATP  Resource Centers can provide further assistance at no additional cost. This includes:

  • information
  • referrals
  • short-term device loans
  • demonstrations

If you have any questions about the Infant Toddler Program, please contact us.