What is Early Intervention

Early Intervention describes the services provided to children, from birth to 36 months, who have developmental delays or disabilities. When a child has a delay in their development or has a diagnosed disability, they may be eligible for Early Intervention Services.  Early Intervention may include infant development, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy, as well as other types of services depending on the needs of each child and family. Early Intervention services are provided in the child’s natural environment which can be their home, daycare, the park, or out in the community.  Sessions are typically provided on a weekly basis and target the child’s areas of need while providing training and resources to the family to help them support their child.   When working with children under 36 months, it is important to make each session fun and motivating for the child.  Early Intervention strategies are often described as play with a purpose.  Each activity is aimed to target specific skills to help further a child’s development.

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