EDIS (Educational Developmental Intervention Services) ~ our primary focus is on early childhood. We do work with kids 3 and older; however, at that time we collaborate with the school. From birth to three, we are kind of the "one stop shop." Any questions or concerns a parent may have regarding development, growth, behavior, toys to buy, sleeping, toileting, etc. EDIS is the place to call.
If parents are concerned with developmental delays, EDIS will do a screening, which briefly looks at the 5 areas of development (social/emotional, adaptive, cognitive, motor, and language) to see how the child compares to other children their age.
If the child appears to be low in one or more area or if the parent would like a complete developmental evaluation that can be done as well. In order to qualify for on-going EDIS services (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.), a full zevaluation needs to be completed. However, an evaluation does not need to be completed in order for a parent to ask questions.
Beginning in Jan., EDIS is going to implement "Well Baby Clinics," which will be an opportunity for parents to meet with an EDIS professional to discuss any questions or concerns they may have. They will be once a month at the clinic on base (Osan). I will give you more information on that as it becomes available.
In order to contact EDIS, parents do NOT need a referral from their pediatrician. They can contact at any time for any questions or concerns they may have. For contact information, e-mail coordinator@osanparentnetwork.com.
Elizabeth Schnobrich, Psy.D., ECSE - Licensed Psychologist, EDIS, Seoul, Korea
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