Q: Who can apply for the clinic? A: Any child who resides in Wyoming between the ages of birth to 21 is eligible. No previous medical diagnosis is necessary. The clinic is intended to help diagnose a wide range of disabilities. Q: Can my child's teacher attend? A: Yes. Teachers are encouraged to attend with the parents. Q: Are there any hidden costs? A: A one-time fee is charged for the entire clinic. Once the initial
fee is paid, no additional charges will be assessed. Please contact Q: What will I do while my child is being tested? A: You will stay with your child through each station. If you choose to speak with the psychologist, child care will be provided. Q: How will I remember everything I learned the day of the clinic, the schedule seems overwhelming? A: A report will be sent to the parents and the schools with recommendations from each of the doctors visited and the WEIAT team. Q: What is WEIAT? A: The Wyoming Early Intervention Assessment Team (WEIAT) is a transdisciplinary educational team that provides an integrated assessment of your child that reflects the school's and family's concerns. Team members provide recommendations and suggestions in the follow areas: *Hearing The WEIAT is an arena-type assessment---all of the team members work cooperatively. During the assessment, the parents/care givers, school staff and support staff are invited and encouraged to participate. This participation encourages questions to be asked and various strategies and techniques to be explored. Q: Who is on the WEIAT team? Hearing Impaired Specialist Occupational Specialist Speech-Language Therapist Vision Teacher/Orientation & Mobility Communication Adaptation Specialist Physical therapist Consultant for the Visually Impaired Q: What kind of doctors will my child see? Audiologist Genetic Specialist Low Vision Specialist Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Otolaryngologist (ENT) Pediatrician Psychologist Q: Does my child have to see all of the doctors? A: No, if you have specific concerns about your child, you should see the doctor that can help with those concerns. Q: What happens if my child is not accepted for the next clinic? A: Your child will be given preferential consideration for the next clinic. Q: Can I bring my other children? A: Yes, there is a lounge where your children can watch TV and someone can keep an eye on them while you are visiting with the doctors. Q: When is the clinic offered? A: The clinic is offered twice a year: once in the fall usually in October and one in the spring, usually the end of March or beginning of April. Q: If I have other questions about what kind of services I can get for my child, is there anyone who can help? A: Yes, a representative from the Wyoming Department of Health's Maternal and Child Health Program, the Parent Information Center, and the Parent Advocate will be at the clinic to answer those questions. |
