Early intervention provides services to families with children aged 0-3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. EI is grounded in the philosophy that young children learn best from familiar people in familiar settings.
Early intervention services include the following:
- Parent support and education within the child's natural routines and settings
- Interdisciplinary team evaluations
- Services provided at no charge
- An Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed with outcomes based on family priorities
- Families are assigned a service coordinator through Help Me Grow
- Families have access to a multi-disciplinary team for collaboration and parent coaching including:
- Developmental Specialist
- Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapist
- Hearing and Vision Specialists
- Mental Health Consultant
- Nutrition Services
- Service Coordination
- Support coordinating evaluations for preschool and transition to preschool services
To request an evaluation, please contact Central Intake at 330-616-3322.