EARLY INTERVENTION
0-3 Years Old
Empowering families to be advocates for their children is the first step in teaching children to be strong advocates for themselves.
Children learn every day, all day, during every interaction.
Our Early Intervention Program is a voluntary program that provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers up to age 3 with a developmental delay or disability.
Our Focus
Family-centered – We believe early childhood intervention services occur best in the child’s natural environment. Services are provided at home, in playgroups, a daycare setting or other location at convenient times for families.
Coaching with Compassion – Children learn best from someone they love. We support and empower parents to meet their child’s unique development needs by coaching them on ways to enhance and develop the skills of their child.
Parent Priorities – We focus on what is important to the parent or primary caregiver. The Early Intervention Team will help parents address challenges they encounter during daily routines, such as bath time, mealtime and dressing.
Play – Children learn through play. We assist parents in identifying the child’s interests to create fun learning opportunities through play and other daily activities.
Plan – At the end of each visit, strategies will be discussed to identify opportunities during family activities and routines which promote the continuous development of the child.
Children learn every day, all day, during every interaction.
Our Early Intervention Program is a voluntary program that provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers up to age 3 with a developmental delay or disability.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility determination for services begins with our partners at Help Me Grow. If you are concerned that your child is not meeting developmental milestones, such as speech, fine motor skills or mobility, or your child has been diagnosed with a developmental disability such as Down Syndrome, Autism or a genetic condition, please contact Help Me Grow to get started. Your service coordinator from Help Me Grow will assist you through the intake process.
MAKE A REFERRAL
Making a referral to Help Me Grow is the first and easy step for parents who have questions or concerns about their infant or child.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Early Intervention team conducts an evaluation and guides you through how early intervention works.
Once your child is determined eligible for early childhood intervention services, your Primary Service Provider and Help Me Grow Service Coordinator will discuss with you the goals, priorities and needed support for your child. A plan and schedule will then be outlined through an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
At the end of scheduled visits, your Primary Service Provider will provide you continued development activities you can do with your child during family activities and routines.
Services, determined based on the specific needs of each child, may include:
- Developmental screenings, assessments and evaluations
- Speech-language pathology and audiology services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychological Services
- Vision Services
- Social Work Services
Early Intervention State Forms and Brochures
EI FORMS BINDER
EI State Brochure
EI Parents Rights Brochure
EI System of Payment Brochure
EI FORMS BINDER
EI State Brochure
EI Parents Rights Brochure
EI System of Payment Brochure
For additional information, please contact:
Rachel Hausfeld, Early Intervention Services Manager
Phone: 419-977-2210 ext. 204
