Free Speech Therapy for Toddlers

Your child can be tested to see if any speech problems are developing and even get free speech therapy. The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) assures that children in need receive special education beginning on their third birthday, and in some states, it starts at age two. Check local school district or your state Department of Education. Contact Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-245-7468; www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html. (Income Eligibility: Family of 4 - $29,500. This varies from county to county so you must check with your local office to determine eligibility.)