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Developmental Delay<\/h1>\n
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Developmental Delay is characterized as a young child who displays a significant delay in one or more of the following five areas: cognition, communication, physical skills, social emotional functioning and adaptive skills. This delay may not be the result of a significant visual or hearing impairment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eligibility *<\/h2>\n

The current eligibility criteria for Developmental Delay under state law is found in Title 14 Education Delaware Administrative Code Section 925. If a student is found to have a disability, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team must also determine the need for special education and related services (6.0 Determination of Eligibility).<\/p>\n

According to the Delaware Administrative Code, a developmental delay is a term applied to a young child who exhibits a significant delay in one or more of the following developmental domains: cognition, communication (expressive and receptive), physical (gross motor and fine motor) social emotional functioning and adaptive behavior. A developmental delay shall not be primarily the result of a significant visual or hearing impairment.<\/p>\n

Multiple sources and methods of information shall be used in the determination of eligibility for service provision.<\/p>\n

Age of Eligibility<\/strong>: The age of eligibility for classification under the developmental delay classification is from the third birth date until the ninth birth date.<\/p>\n

* Retrieved from Title 14 Education Delaware Administrative Code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n

Could my toddler have a Developmental Delay?<\/a><\/p>\n

What you need to know about Developmental Delays<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Office of Early Learning<\/h2>\n

Delaware Department of Education
\nDover, DE 19901
\n(302) 735-4295
\nearly.learning@doe.k12.de.us<\/a>
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