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On testing for a disability and to note the date of onset, testing for diagnostic reasons can happen age six on.

Hiwever, if if a delay is suspected one can have a screening done at age 6 months or after to see if one would meet the criteria for a developmental disability waiver and placement on the Developmental Disability Waiver Waiting List.  [b]Note:  This is information in Virginia and it is just a basic screening and does not come with an official label of a disability until testing is done as mentioned.  It also does not qualify one for Medicaid.  Under age 18 that would in most cases be bases on Parent(s) income and resources.[/b]

— A screening in Virginia would be done by requesting the local Community Services Board to do an intake.  There is no charge for this service.  It uses the VIDES screening tool which has a tool for young children and can be found online.

— It is wise to do this as the CSB if a delay is found can tell you about local Early Intervention Services and how to connect to them.  And/or you would have some information to share with private providers if you chose to use them.  This screening would in no way take the place of a more comprehensive early evaluation, but it could be an early guidepost.

— View these steps as a proactive measure to see what can assist your child in meeting developmental milestones and putting you in touch with area resources.

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