Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)

Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)

A department of the U.S. Naval Hospital, EDIS offers help to children with special needs, through federally mandated Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs and non-IDEA services. The mission of EDIS is to maximize the potential of children who are identified or at risk for delays and intervene in their development. EDIS promotes family-based care, closely involving families in the development of treatment plans. The staff of EDIS comes from a variety of fields to include: audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work, community health nursing, and early childhood special education. There are two programs within EDIS: Early Intervention, for children from birth to age 3, and Related Services, for children from ages 3 to 21. Care is provided in the least-restrictive environment; in the home for Early Intervention and in the school for Related Services.

What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s development?
A referral for Early Intervention (0-3 yr. old) may be made by a parent, physician, or other community member. If your child is 3-21 years old, a referral for Related Services can be made through your child’s school.

What happens after a referral is made for Early Intervention Services (ages 0-3)?
A service coordinator will contact the child’s parent to schedule an appointment to review our program, discuss concerns, and schedule an evaluation

A team of professionals will evaluate your child in five areas: social, self-help, movement, communication, and thinking skills. The evaluation can occur in the child’s home or at the EDIS clinic.

The team will discuss the findings of the evaluation with the family.

A meeting will be scheduled to formally review the results, and written report, and determine if your child is eligible for services.

What happens if my child is eligible for Early Intervention Services ( ages 0-3)?

Service coordinators, parents, and early intervention professionals will discuss recommendations and concerns.

Child’s family and early intervention professionals will develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). An IFSP is a plan developed by the team members, to include the parents, that helps guide your child’s development. Parents may decline at any time during the process.

What happens after a referral is made for Related Services?

Your child’s referral will be sent to the Child Study Committee (CSC) at your home school. A formal evaluation of the areas that may have an impact on your child’s education will begin, if necessary. The evaluation areas may include fine and gross motor, social, emotional, communication, and cognitive skills. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be implemented, if your child is found eligible for Related Services.

Children with disabilities, through support of programs like EDIS, have the opportunity to fully development their physical, social, emotional, communication, and cognitive potential. Today these children are achieving higher levels of education. EDIS hopes to further the development of special needs children, bridging the gap between them and children without disabilities.

US Naval Hospital Okinawa
PSC 482
Educational & Developmental Intervention Services
FPO, AP 96362-1600
Phone: 011-81-611-734-2740 / 2747
Fax: 011-81-611-734-2708
DSN Voice: 315-634-2740 / 2747
DSN Fax: 315-634-2708