It’s not always easy.
August 8, 2024
Wandaly’s children Novaly (20 months), and Malachi (5 months) are bright and happy, often getting outside to play in the park or explore their toys at home.
Blog Category: Early Intervention
Welcome to the place where we share our heart and happenings, news stories, social media posts, family experiences, and helpful articles about nurturing the growth and potential of every child.
Family Nature Walks – Fun for Everyone
August 8, 2024
It’s a beautiful time of year and a wonderful time to explore the great outdoors.
PCD Partnering with the Community
May 15, 2024
Early Intervention Specialists Sintia Attubato and Shelby Balukonis share ways that PCD helps to bridge the gaps that may exist in caring for young children.
Play-Based Learning
May 15, 2024
PCD EI offers Toddler and Parent/Child Playgroups in both our Lawrence and Andover locations.
Transition from Early Intervention at Age 3
March 4, 2024
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.
Coaching the Caregiver in Early Intervention
March 4, 2024
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.
Mia has seen steady improvement in Early Intervention
July 10, 2023
“I can’t express enough how appreciative we are for Early Intervention. My daughter Mia was almost 10 months and still hadn’t crawled….
NO “Stigma” with Early Intervention – ONLY “Comfort”
July 10, 2023
“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….
Tears of Gratitude … and relief
January 24, 2023
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.”
EI at Partners in Child Development is a member of our family
November 4, 2022
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.
A School for Drew
September 4, 2022
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).
Tinkering
August 5, 2022
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 Benefits Premature Infants
July 5, 2022
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.
Predictable Routines are Important for Young Children
June 5, 2022
When children come to Early Intervention Toddler Playgroups and other PCCD groups they learn about routines and schedules.
Early Intervention Parents… Empowering Yourselves
May 5, 2022
Parents and caregivers are some of the most important members of the child’s Early Intervention (EI) team. Parents know their child best and they striving to help them reach their full potential.
