Eligibility – To be eligible for Part C services, a child must have a developmental delay or have been diagnosed with a condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay.
Developmental Delay – In South Carolina, a child is considered to have a developmental delay if they are behind other children of the same age in one or more of the five areas of development: cognitive, communication, physical, social-emotional, and adaptive.
Established Risk Condition – An established risk condition is a condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Examples include genetic disorders, neurological disorders, severe premature, vision impairment, hearing loss, and autism.