When your child turns 3, a new chapter begins and your child makes the very important transition to school. During this transition, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is initiated to determine what services and supports will be provided through the school district, and many services shift from regional center funding to the local public school district.
Lanterman doesn’t simply step away though – the Regional Center continues to provide service coordination through the Individual Program Plan (IPP), along with information, guidance and additional supports your family may need along the way.
Common school-age services that Lanterman Regional Center may fund:
- In-Home Respite Care – to provide temporary relief and support for family caregivers
- Behavioral Services – specialized training, parent workshops, and/or targeted in-home interventions not covered by insurance
- Social and Recreational Activities – camps, social skills groups and after-school programs
- Ancillary Supports – adaptive equipment, special child-care assistance, and medical/sanitary supplies not covered by insurance
The school years are about more than academics. It’s a time where kids build friendships, independence and a sense of belonging — skills that carry into adulthood. Inclusion at a young age helps break down barriers that adults with developmental disabilities too often face later in life.
And because it cannot be all school and therapy — Social Recreation Services can help kids build friendships and feel more connected to their communities. Because every parent wants their child to be included and accepted by his or her peers, and every child deserves time to just be a kid.
As your child advances into their teens, conversations shift again — this time toward the transition into adulthood. And Lanterman Regional Center will be there for that chapter too!
For more information about your child’s school-age years and services and supports, visit our website at: School Age Services