Every child will eventually transition from EI, at age 3 or before. It is never too early to start to understand the process. “Turning Three Essentials” workshops provide information about the procedures for transitioning a child from early intervention (EI) to special education.
Director Chris Hunt, family liaison Ellen Waddill and Caroline Pounds, mom to a little boy currently receiving care join On Mic with Jordan Rich Podcast to discuss the Anderson School at PCD (formally PCCD).
Child Early Intervention in Massachusetts and many other states is moving toward a coaching model that helps to support the parent/caregiver to help them identify, guide, and strategize about the child’s development throughout each day.
Tommy turned 3 years old and transitioned out of EI. The RCP Program continued to be a resource to his family and was critical in bringing referrals and other opportunities to them.
Ellen Waddill, talks about Trot for Tots 31st annual 5K and family walk fundraiser.
“I can’t express enough how appreciative we are for Early Intervention. My daughter Mia was almost 10 months and still hadn’t crawled....
“I was the one who initiated the talk about early intervention with our pediatrician after a friend told me not to be afraid of it....
Kelley Granahan, PCD Director of Development and Marketing Talks about our New Name, New Logo, New website and 50th Anniversary.
Maxxx’s mom, Mariannie smiles and says, “my child’s growth exemplifies their dedication to (their mission) nurturing the growth and potential of every child. Maxxx is still growing, but I know he is being set up for success through the collaboration between our family and the PCCD team.”
Emersyn’s mom Kristen told us, “PCCD was recommended to us by our former EI program, and it was such a pleasant experience from the first phone call I made. Everyone I interacted with was nothing but welcoming and eager to help.
Nikki and MIchael, PCCD Parents noted, “Jordan not only helped Wyatt get to where he is, she helped us. She taught us how to communicate with Wyatt using basic signs, creating routines and suggesting we print pictures of his favorite foods to create magnets on our fridge.”
Wake Up Call on WCVB featuring Professional Center for Child Development on Valentine's Day
Woodbridge school parents Devin and Lindsay say, “ We’ve noticed that her language and preschool-level skills have drastically improved since starting at Woodbridge School. It truly feels like she learns something new every week, and she has fun doing it.
Carolyn Pounds, an Anderson School mom said “the tears were those of gratitude that Whit is surrounded by people who care for him, who know him well enough to know when he is not himself, and who will watch over him with tenderness and compassion when we are not right there to do so ourselves.”
Dennis and Ashley McCauley of Billerica say, “We truly love the way that PCCD advocates for ALL children as well as their families.”
