EARLY INTERVENTION
If you’re concerned about the development of an infant or toddler, or you suspect that a little one has a disability, contact 311 if you are in NYC, or discuss the matter with you doctor or any professional who works with your child. Early intervention services can help infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays to learn many key skills and catch up in their development.
Early intervention is a system of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Early intervention focuses on helping eligible babies and toddlers learn the basic and brand-new skills that typically develop during the first three years of life, such as:
- Physical (reaching, rolling, crawling, and walking)
- Cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems)
- Communication (talking, listening, understanding)
- Social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy); and self-help (eating, dressing)
