Avenues of PA: Early Intervention Program

What is the Early Intervention Program?

The Early Intervention Program is a program which works with children from birth to age three who already have or who are at risk of having a developmental delay.

What is the main purpose of this program?

The goal of this program at Avenues, as well as Mental Health/Mental Retardation agency is to help parents understand their child's needs by direct participation, planning, and incorporation of a program into the family's daily routine to assist the child in reaching their maximum developmental potential.

A developmental program can focus on self-help, cognitive, social, language, and fine and gross motor skills.

The program is provided in the home by a qualified Home Visitor based on an individual child's needs. Other specialized services are also available.

How do we accomplish our goal?

After a child is referred to us by the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Case Manager, a home visit will be scheduled to discuss the recommendations and results of the initial evaluation.

The staff, case manager, and the parent will then develop an IFSP, Individual Family Service Plan. The plan may include a developmental program, reevaluations, additional evaluations, family support and referral for additional medical and/or community services.

The areas covered in the child's developmental program are social/emotional, self help skills, cognitive, language, fine and gross motor skills.

The program is implemented by a Home Visitor, Therapist, and a MH/MR Case Manager or any combination of these persons.

Every child develops at his or her own rate and may achieve certain milestones at different ages. However, if you are concerned about the development of your child, contact us at Avenues for more information. (570-622-7920)

Here are some general developmental milestones...........

Does your child:

At 0-6 Months:

quiet when picked up?
look in the direction of sound?
hold head up when held at your shoulder?
like to be handled and touched?

At 6-12 Months:

explore environment by creeping on hands and knees or side step around furniture?
play peek-a-boo or "so big" with you ?
look, smile, and/or vocalize when called by name?
sit without support?

At 12-24 Months:

show affection to parents; hug and kiss?
enjoy coloring and looking at books for a short amount of time?
explore cabinets and drawers?
use "mama" or "dada" specifically?
walk alone?

At 24 - 36 Months:

complete a 3-4 piece puzzle?
give full name on request?
vocalize needs?
separate easily from parents in familiar surroundings?
use potty with assistance?

For more information please contact: dbotto@avenuesofpa.org

The Early Intervention Program First Friends Day Care
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	The Early Intervention Program What is the Early Intervention Program? The Early Intervention Program is a program which works with children from birth to age three who already have or who are at risk of having a developmental delay. What is the main purpose of this program? The goal of this program at Avenues, as well as Mental Health/Mental Retardation agency is to help parents understand their child's needs by direct participation, planning, and incorporation of a program into the family's daily routine to assist the child in reaching their maximum developmental potential. A developmental program can focus on self-help, cognitive, social, language, and fine and gross motor skills. The program is provided in the home by a qualified Home Visitor based on an individual child's needs. Other specialized services are also available. How do we accomplish our goal? After a child is referred to us by the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Case Manager, a home visit will be scheduled to discuss the recommendations and results of the initial evaluation. The staff, case manager, and the parent will then develop an IFSP, Individual Family Service Plan. The plan may include a developmental program, reevaluations, additional evaluations, family support and referral for additional medical and/or community services. The areas covered in the child's developmental program are social/emotional, self help skills, cognitive, language, fine and gross motor skills. The program is implemented by a Home Visitor, Therapist, and a MH/MR Case Manager or any combination of these persons. Every child develops at his or her own rate and may achieve certain milestones at different ages. However, if you are concerned about the development of your child, contact us at Avenues for more information. (570-622-7920) Here are some general developmental milestones........... Does your child: At 0-6 Months: quiet when picked up? look in the direction of sound? hold head up when held at your shoulder? like to be handled and touched? At 6-12 Months: explore environment by creeping on hands and knees or side step around furniture? play peek-a-boo or "so big" with you ? look, smile, and/or vocalize when called by name? sit without support? At 12-24 Months: show affection to parents; hug and kiss? enjoy coloring and looking at books for a short amount of time? explore cabinets and drawers? use "mama" or "dada" specifically? walk alone? At 24 - 36 Months: complete a 3-4 piece puzzle? give full name on request? vocalize needs? separate easily from parents in familiar surroundings? use potty with assistance? For more information please contact: dbotto@avenuesofpa.org The Early Intervention Program First Friends Day Care Adult Training Facility Habilitation, Inc. The Eldergarden Program Therapeutic Riding Program