Young Child with a Developmental Delay
Young child with a developmental delay means a child ages 3 through 5 who is experiencing developmental delays, as measured by appropriate evaluation instruments and procedures, in one or more of the following areas: physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development, and who need special education and related services.
NOTE: LEAs in Missouri are not required to adopt and use the term “Young Child with a Developmental Delay” for any children in their jurisdiction. However, if an LEA uses the term “Young Child with a Developmental Delay,” the LEA must conform to both the state’s definition of the term and the age range.
- Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education – Criteria for Eligibility in the Educational Category of Young Child with a Developmental Delay
- Other local, state and national resources related to young child with a developmental delay