Under IDEA, what age group is qualified to receive early intervention services?

Under IDEA, what age group is qualified to receive early intervention services?

• A. Birth-2 years
• B. 3-5 years
• C. 0-3 years
• D. 5-7 years

Answer: (A)

Early intervention under IDEA targets infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays, from birth through the day before their third birthday. This means the eligible window is birth through 2 years old. Once a child turns 3, the services typically shift to Part B preschool rather than early intervention. So the option that reflects the eligible age range is birth-2 years. The other ranges extend into ages where early intervention isn’t provided (for example, once a child turns 3, they typically enter preschool under Part B).

Early intervention under IDEA targets infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays, from birth through the day before their third birthday. This means the eligible window is birth through 2 years old. Once a child turns 3, the services typically shift to Part B preschool rather than early intervention. So the option that reflects the eligible age range is birth-2 years. The other ranges extend into ages where early intervention isn’t provided (for example, once a child turns 3, they typically enter preschool under Part B).