Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "early intervention services" means developmental services that meet the following conditions:

(1) Are provided under public supervision.

(2) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities in at least one (1) of the areas specified in section 4(a)(1) of this chapter.

(3) Meet all required state and federal standards.

(4) Are provided by qualified personnel, including the following:

(A) Early childhood special educators, early childhood educators, and special educators.

(B) Speech and language pathologists and audiologists.

(C) Occupational therapists.

(D) Physical therapists.

(E) Psychologists.

(F) Social workers.

(G) Nurses.

(H) Nutritionists.

(I) Family therapists.

(J) Orientation and mobility specialists.

(K) Pediatricians and other physicians.

(5) To the maximum extent appropriate, are provided in natural environments, including the home and community settings in which children without disabilities participate.

(6) Are provided in conformity with an individualized family service plan adopted in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1436.

(b) The term includes the following services:

(1) Family training, counseling, and home visits.

(2) Special instruction.

(3) Speech and language pathology, audiology, and sign language and cued language services.

(4) Occupational therapy.

(5) Physical therapy.

(6) Psychological services.

(7) Service coordination services.

(8) Medical services only for diagnostic, evaluation, or consultation purposes.

(9) Early identification, screening, and assessment services.

(10) Other health services necessary for an infant or a toddler to benefit from the services.

(11) Vision services.

(12) Supportive technology services.

(13) Transportation and related costs that are necessary to enable an infant or a toddler and the infant's or toddler's family to receive early intervention services.

As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.26.