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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.
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.
“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….
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.”
Many parents need a little assistance when faced with developmental challenges with their children. Amy Brennan was not alone, she called, and PCCD answered. Some of the most useful information she gained from Early Intervention was not for her twin girls, but for herself.
One family’s search for an extraordinary school for Drew ended at the PCCD Anderson School. “Drew is doing things beyond our dreams. He has cooking and art classes and does science experiments with the other students. He comes home with paint on his hands (just like our older son Dominic did at his age).
Do you and your child like to experiment with food recipes or fix something with nails, string, or glue? What about make a gift for a friend out of recycled objects.
Early Intervention (EI) Services have been proven to be extremely beneficial to the growth and development of premature infants. EI provides assistance for preemies born at any gestational age with a variety of services.
When children come to Early Intervention Toddler Playgroups and other PCCD groups they learn about routines and schedules.
