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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 876 Results

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Therapy Caravel Autism Health LLC - Mankato (Adams) Address1701 Adams St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(920) 857-9041 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Therapy Caravel Autism Health - White Bear Lake Address1011 Meadowlands Dr, Ste 1 & 2, White Bear Lake, MN, 55127 Phone number(920) 857-9041 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Therapy Caravel Autism Health - Rochester Address1470 Industrial Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(920) 857-9041 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Therapy Caravel Autism Health - Plymouth Address5010 Cheshire Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55446 Phone number(920) 857-9041 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Therapy Caravel Autism Health - Lakeville Address10450 185th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(612) 445-6064 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Caravel Autism Health

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Autism Assessment Caravel Autism Health - Lakeville Address10450 185th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(612) 482-4989 Website addresshttps://caravelautism.com

Area Served: Dakota County

Bloom ABA Inc.

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Autism Therapy Address8500 Normandale Lake Blvd, Ste 350, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 686-1554

Area Served: Hennepin County

Aspire Autism Care

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Autism Therapy Address14591 Grand Ave, Ste 100, Burnsville, MN, 55306 Phone number(507) 573-2919

Area Served: Dakota County

Beacon of Hope Autism Center LLC

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Autism Therapy Address801 Transfer Rd, Ofc 10, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 363-0319

Area Served: Ramsey County

Ability Better LLC

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Autism Therapy Address8609 Lyndale Ave S, Rm 226, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(612) 413-4674

Area Served: Hennepin County

Authentic Roots Therapy

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Autism Assessment Address7077 Northland Cir N, Ste 330, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 217-0763 EmailNeuroPsych@AuthenticRootsTherapy.com Website addresshttps://www.authenticrootstherapy.com

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Bright Horizons Autism Center

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Autism Therapy Address8941 Aztec Dr, Ste B, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347 Phone number(952) 288-8190 Website addresshttps://www.brighthorizons.com/newsroom/bright-horizons-offers-new-program-for-children-with-special-needs

Area Served: Hennepin County

Beacon Stars Inc.

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Autism Therapy Address6385 Old Shady Oak Rd, Ste 250, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 483-9370

Area Served: Hennepin County

Brandon T Saxton

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Autism Assessment Brandon T Saxton - Fergus Falls Address1806 E Fir Ave, Ste 200, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 287-4338

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Bright Beginnings Center

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Autism Therapy Bright Beginnings Center - St. Paul (Ste 138) Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 138, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(952) 564-5902 Emailinfo@brightbeginningscenter.com Website addresshttps://brightbeginningscenter.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Bright Minds Academy LLC

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Autism Therapy Bright Minds Academy LLC - Minneapolis Address2750 Park Ave S, Ste 2, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(763) 898-8280

Area Served: Hennepin County

ASA Therapy LLC

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Autism Therapy Address2301 California St NE, Ste 308, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(763) 221-6752

Area Served: Hennepin County

Autism Spectrum

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Autism Assessment Address717 Delaware St SE, Ste 340, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 625-3617

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ausome Development Center

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Autism Therapy Ausome Development Center - Edina Address5624 Lincoln Dr, Ste 295, Edina, MN, 55436 Phone number(952) 395-3322 Emailcontact@ausomedc.com Website addresshttps://ausomecenter.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Ausome Development Center

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Autism Assessment Ausome Development Center - Edina Address5624 Lincoln Dr, Ste 295, Edina, MN, 55436 Phone number(952) 395-3322 Emailcontact@ausomedc.com Website addresshttps://ausomecenter.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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