FAQ
Welcome
We are honored that your family selected us to be your Early Intervention Physical and Occupational therapy provider. Physical and Occupational Therapy should be fun and beneficial for children.
Therapies focus on play and routines that occur naturally in your home or during the day with your caregiver. It is our hope that the process will be made easy and enjoyable for your family as we work together to help your son or daughter grow and achieve milestones.
WHAT IS EARLY INTERVENTION?
Early Intervention is a family centered program. Our therapists provide services to infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age. We focus on working with your family to address concerns about your child. Our therapists are experienced and will work with you to help your child grow. We come to your home or your child care facility to work with you and your caregivers.
Early intervention focuses on helping babies and toddlers learn the skills that typically develop during the first three years of life. The five developmental areas include:
physical (reaching, rolling, crawling, and walking);
cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems);
communication (talking, listening, understanding);
social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy);
self-help (eating, dressing).
specialty areas
Our Therapists specialize in pediatric physical and occupational therapy and are experienced working with:
Developmental Delay Premature Birth Cleft Palate
Downs Syndrome Sensory Processing Failure to Thrive
Autism Seizures Cerebral Palsy
Feeding Issues Torticollis Plagiocephaly
Toe walking Sensory Processing Picky eater
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION?
Your child is eligible with a qualifying diagnosis or developmental delay. Some special concerns will also considered for early intervention services.
You can contact Erie County Care Management to get started: 814-528-0600 or contact us with any questions. The CDC also has milestone resources at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html