1. Have a medically diagnosed condition that will probably result in a developmental delay such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or DiGeorge Syndrome. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has a list of these automatically qualifying diagnosis on the website. For a detailed list of all

OR

2. Have a 25% or more delay on the standardized evaluation tool designated by the HHSC in any one or more of the following areas:
a. Communication – language or speech

b. Cognitive – thinking, learning, playing, reasoning

c. Self-help – Taking care of own needs (eating, drinking, washing hands, potty training)

d. Social/emotional – curious, enjoys playtime, interacts with others

e. Motor – physical development:

$\cdot$ Gross motor, such as using large muscles, to sit up, crawl, walk

$\cdot$ Fine motor, such as using small muscles, to grab small objects

$\cdot$ Oral motor, such as using the mouth, to suck, chew

OR

3. Have a 33% or more delay in Expressive Communication only

OR

4. Have a diagnosis of deaf or hard of hearing and/or has a visual impairment as defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This is determined by a team that includes certified staff from your local independent school district.