Our Early Intervention Program is for children under the age of three that are not reaching one or more age-appropriate milestones in one or more areas of development, or diagnosed with certain conditions, or are at risk with a delay based on biological or environmental risk factors. We service children and families in the Merrimack Valley.
Infants and Toddlers develop and learn through meaningful everyday experiences and interactions in familiar places. Services work best when families and caregivers participate in in-home visit activities.
Early Intervention services are offered in homes, in early education programs, playgroups, or within the family community.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Screening and Evaluation
- Therapeutic services in the areas of social work, nursing, developmental education, speech, occupational and physical therapy
- Coordination of individualized services
- Drop off Integrated Early Intervention Toddler Playgroups
- Transportation to playgroups as needed
- Parent/Baby Groups
- Parent Support and Education for First Time Parents
- Infant Massage Classes
- Developmental Assessments
- Music Therapy
- Specialized Feeding Group
- Parent/Child Groups
- Transition Planning and liaison work with SPED and private pre-schools
- Training and education for child care providers and families
- Individualized Family Service Plans
- Referrals to additional specialty services
- Clinical Coordination with healthcare providers
Our highly specialized, experienced and caring staff include:
- DEVELOPMENTAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS
- SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
- REGISTERED NURSES
- SOCIAL WORKERS
- MULTILINGUAL STAFF
- PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS
- NUTRITIONIST
- MUSIC THERAPIST
Children can be referred to Early Intervention by parents, pediatricians, caregivers, teachers, friends or other professionals. Families may also contact our program directly. An evaluation with our team will be scheduled to determine a child’s eligibility. Using a holistic family-centered approach, our team will develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) based on the needs of your child. The process is collaborative, individualized and reflects the child’s and families priorities, learning styles, culture and community.
