Exceptional Needs

Child with exceptional needs is 13 through 21 years of age

• True

• False

The documentation of exceptional needs shall include:

• Copy of the portion of the active individual family service plan (IFSP)

• Copy of the individualized education program (IEP)

• All of the above

Children who are severely disabled or severely handicapped are:

• Children with exceptional needs from birth to 21 years of age who require intensive instruction and training

• Children with exceptional needs from birth who require intensive instruction and training

Statement of Exceptional Needs is required for children ages;

• All ages

• 3 years old

• only 13 years old

• from 13 to 21 years of age

Children under 3 years of age are eligible for services regardless of exceptional needs. If child has exceptional needs, IFSP is not required.

• True

• False

The IEP/IFSP and Statement of Exceptional Needs are required yearly at recertification for children 13 to 21 years of age.

• True

• False

Statement of exceptional needs:

• Must be signed by a legally qualified professional

• Must state that the child requires the special attention of adults in a child care setting

• Must includes the name, address, license number, and telephone number of the legally qualified professional who is rendering the opinion.

• All of the above

Once necessary documentation is received, child care hours should be approved based on parent(s) verified need for child care services (working, training, etc).

• True

• False

When continuing care beyond age 18

• If the child care provider is licensed, ensure their license can accommodate children over the age of 18

• If child care provider is License Exempt then care may continue

• All of the above are correct