In order for children to enroll as Peer Models in our Early Intervention program your child must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 3 or older by September 1, 2023.
- Must be Upper Arlington residents.
- Must be completely toilet trained.
- Must separate easily from parents.
- Should exhibit age-appropriate social, communication, behavioral and play skills, such as:
- Being able to follow rules and routines;
- Attending to a preferred/self-directed activity for at least 8 to 10 minutes;
- Attending to an adult-selected activity for at least 4 to 5 minutes;
- Playing with a variety of toys appropriately;
- Being able to play beside and/or with other children while sharing the same bin of toys;
- Speaking in clear English sentences;
- Talking to other children while playing;
- Having speech that is clear and understandable by unfamiliar adults;
- Understanding and answering simple questions in English;
- Demonstrating an ability to use crayons, scissors and glue to complete a project; and
- Being well-coordinated and able to walk, run, jump and climb.
Children who are showing delays in these areas will not be eligible to serve as a peer model.
We do not discriminate in the enrollment of children upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.