Blog Category: Early Intervention

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Young child Autism Acceptance month

Our Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to foster understanding, inclusion, and support for children with autism and their families. At Partners in Child Development, we know that early identification and intervention can make a meaningful difference during a child’s most critical years of development. Through our Early Intervention Services, we provide expert care, reduce barriers to evaluation, and empower families with the tools and support they need, because every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

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Meet Tricia Sabulis

Meet Our Board Chair: Tricia Sabulis

Strong leadership helps children and families thrive. With a deep personal connection to early intervention, Board Chair Tricia Sabulis brings passion, experience, and vision to Partners in Child Development. Inspired by her daughter Hannah’s journey, Tricia is committed to expanding programs, supporting families, and strengthening the organization’s impact, because every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Parent holding her child

The Massachusetts Parent to Parent (P2P) Program

Finding support can feel overwhelming. No one understands better than another parent who’s been there. Through the Massachusetts Parent to Parent (P2P) Program, families are connected with trained Volunteer Support Parents who share similar experiences, cultures, and languages. Operated by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, P2P offers compassionate, one-on-one emotional support for caregivers of children with disabilities or medical complexities. Because every family deserves to feel understood.

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Getting the right nutrition, infant refusing to eat

Getting the Proper Nutrition: Helping Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Ensuring infants and toddlers get proper nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development. Early Intervention Services works with families to address feeding challenges, support weight gain, and guide transitions from breast or bottle feeding to solid foods. Our specialists provide practical, personalized strategies in the home or childcare setting—helping children thrive while giving parents confidence and peace of mind.

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Early Intervention Home Visit

Home is where learning begins – Early intervention home visits boost confidence, share knowledge, and support goals

Most Early Intervention Services take place in a family’s home. It is our privilege to coach parents and caregivers on how to integrate skills and strategies into their daily routines. By working with a child and family in their own environment, we can use familiar toys and everyday activities to support and achieve a child’s developmental goals.

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Early Intervention Communication Challenges

Nothing is wrong with my child!

As a first-time mom I thought I was doing everything I could, and my child was just a little behind, which she is. I was hesitant about admitting to myself that she would benefit from extra help with Early Intervention Services.

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Sleeping specialist and toddlers

Helping Families by Helping Children Sleep

Sleep is essential for all of us. It is especially important for infants and toddlers as their brain is rapidly developing as they grow. Yet, sleep is one of the most common challenges that parents and caregivers of children aged three or younger seek help with from Early Intervention Services.

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Studdering boy working on his vocabulary

Speech: Tools, Trackers, and Play to Help Develop Vocabulary

Speech delays are a common concern in early development. Our Early Intervention Services support children from birth to age three with fun, family-centered strategies like purposeful play, sign language, and word trackers. We help build vocabulary through everyday routines—because every child deserves a voice.

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