Early Intervention

Overview

The Early Intervention Program provides coordinated services to children age birth to three and families with disabilities or delays. Early Intervention provides families with evidence-based strategies and coaching from a highly trained developmental specialist.

Since parents, family and caregivers are the first and most important teachers in a child’s life, they are actively involved in learning new techniques to assist their child. The staff, child, family and friends join forces and create a team.

Services

Services are confidential, available to families at no cost and are tailored to meet the family’s needs as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). On-going support may include:

Development Screenings and Updates

Home Activities

Child Development Information

Coaching from Speech and Language Services

Coaching from Occupational Therapy

Coaching from Physical Therapy

Family Resources

Transitioning Supports

Consultative Guidance

Parent Training

Eligibility

Eligibility for Early Intervention services is determined by medical diagnosis or comprehensive assessment. If you have a concern with your child’s development, please call Help Me Grow (HMG) at 419-562-4667 or intake specialist at 1-800-755-GROW.

  • Children birth to age three with a delay or disability
  • Crawford County resident

Early Intervention Activities

  • Home-based primary service provider model
  • Developmentally appropriate play sessions
  • Offered throughout the 12-month calendar year
  • Designed to stimulate learning through daily routines
  • Services are provided in the child’s natural environment

Developmental Specialists