Importance of Early Intervention

✨Early intervention is the term used to describe the services and supports that are available to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

✨May include speech therapy, physical therapy, and other types of services based on the needs of the child and family.

✨Can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn new skills and overcome challenges and can increase success in school and life

✨Programs are available in every state and territory (see each program’s contact information below). These publicly funded programs provide services for free or at reduced cost for any child who is eligible.

If your child is under age 3: Call your state or territory’s early intervention program and say: “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if he/she is eligible for early intervention services.”

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