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Looking for guidance to support your baby or toddler who may have developmental delays or disabilities? You’ve come to the right place.

In this section of the EFRC Learning Library, we’ve gathered some of our most helpful tips, clear explanations, and trusted links to guide families through the Early Start years—birth to age 3. Understanding your child’s rights, developmental milestones, and the support that may be available to your family can make a big difference.

Whether you’re just beginning to notice concerns, in the process of evaluation, or already receiving services through Early Start, this library offers resources to help you make informed decisions. You’ll find information on eligibility, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), your role in the Early Start process, and how to advocate effectively for your child.

At EFRC, our goal is to support you in becoming a confident partner in your child’s development. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions. Those of us who support families directly have professional training in this field… but we also are ourselves parents of children and adults with disabilities. We have walked a similar road. We get how overwhelming it can be.

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Learning Library Resources | Ages 0-3

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Water Safety

Expert swim coach shares practical water safety and swim lesson tips for children with disabilities, with San Diego and Imperial County resources.

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Play for All Play Skills

Learn how play-based learning supports development, fosters inclusion, and builds lifelong skills for all children—especially those with disabilities.

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Promoting Healthy Eating Habits

Learn family-friendly strategies from UCSD’s Dr. Dawn Eichen on healthy eating, picky eating, and weight management—including tailored tips for children with autism.

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Managing School Transitions

Learn how to create a portable IEP that ensures your child’s services continue smoothly when changing schools, with practical tips for every step of the move.

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Air Travel Tips

TSA shares tips with EFRC families who will be traveling with individuals with disabilities. Topics include how to request support, navigate security smoothly, and use TSA PreCheck.

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Tackling sleep issues

Tired of bedtime battles? This video shares simple, realistic sleep strategies for families of children with disabilities—because better sleep helps everyone.

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Stuck on a waiting list?

Waiting for an evaluation, diagnosis, or therapy can feel like everything is on hold. But there are still things you can do. From checking for cancellations to exploring community-based programs and building supportive connections, there are steps you can take now.

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Requesting an Assessment for Special Education

If your child is having a hard time in school—whether it’s focusing, learning, or connecting with others—you might be wondering if there’s something more going on. Asking the school for a special education evaluation can be a powerful first step.

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