Guidance Documents
This document outlines the steps and procedures for completing Form EI-04.
Informed Clinical Opinion (ICO)
This 2012 paper from the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (now ECTA Center) explains the meaning of ICO in the context of Part C and describes how ICO is used in determining EI eligibility.
In order to access Ohio Early Intervention online trainings, follow the steps outlined in this document.
Parents and Parental Consent in Early Intervention
This document explains the definition of parent in Early Intervention, the steps needed to try to locate a child’s biological or adoptive parent, and some common situations involving parental consent. Click here to view the Identification of a Parent in Early Intervention Flowchart.
Role of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant - FAQ
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) provides funding to various community mental health agencies for consultative Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services. This document explains those activities and clarifies the difference between the ECMH credential and the Infant Mental Health (IMH) credential.