Child Find
4711-A Sid Katz
San Antonio, Texas 78229
FAX: 210-615-2411
 Phone: 210-397-2461
 Coordinator: Pam DeFoore
Secretary: Kathy Hansen



Child Find is a free referral and information service offered by Education Service Center Region 20 in cooperation with the Northside Independent School District to identify, locate and evaluate children who need assistance with learning challenges that may interfere with their ability to do well in school.
How You Can Help
No one knows your child better than you. That's why you are more likely than anyone else to notice something different in you child's behavior, physical ability, mental development, or learning patterns. If a child with learning difference begins working with an educational professional when problems are first noticed, the chances are even greater that the child will have a positive experience in school.

Language & Speech Difficulties

  • Has difficulty pronouncing words
  • Difficulty being understood by others
  • Has difficulty or does not respond when spoken to
  • Does not babble, coo or talk

Vision

  • Unable to see things close up and/or far away
  • Avoids eye contact
  • Unable to follow objects
  • Squints eyelids together
  • Rubs eyes often

Hearing

  • Inappropriate response or no response to sound
  • Chronic ear problems
  • Pulls ears

Behavior

  • Restless
  • Need for constant movement
  • No understanding of real dangers
  • Experiences drastic mood swings

Cognitive/Mental

  • Does not understand directions or instructions
  • Does not play or relate to others
  • Does not identify common objects

Motor/Physical Development

  • Uneven or no movement
  • Physically overactive or passive
  • Clumsy, makes a lot of mistakes
  • Limited strength, vitality or alertness
Self Help
Children develop at different rates. Most children will show steps toward independence during toddler years.
Some concerns may be:
  • Does not try to feed self
  • Rarely expresses wants or desires
  • Shows little or no independence
  
Services are available to children birth to age 21. If you are concerned that your child seems to be learning or playing differently from others, or has problems with vision, hearing, speech, or coordination, and is currently not receiving Special Education services, please contact this office.