We offer Early Intervention Services for children ages infant to age three for any child not meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones or at risk of not meeting developmental milestones due to a diagnosis or other factors.
Examples of Developmental Milestones
Examples of delays in meeting milestones during infancy up to age three may include difficulty sitting up, talking, crawling, and/or walking, or experiencing challenges with eating, sleeping, playing, and interacting with others.
Serving Families and Children in these Communities
We specifically work with families and their children in two ‘catchment areas’ in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
- Greater Lawrence Catchment area:
This area includes Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover - Greater Lowell Catchment area:
This area includes children living in Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Dunstable, and Westford.
We Offer Parents and Families an Easy 3 Step Process to Secure Our Services
- Referring a child
Referrals for Early Intervention services can be made by anyone who has concerns about the development of a child. Parents, physicians, childcare providers, and community partners can refer a child for our services. - Evaluation
An evaluation of the child takes place at the child’s home, at childcare, or at one of our locations. The goal of the evaluation is to meet with the parents, caregivers, and the child with the appropriate specialists to determine eligibility and, if eligible, to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan based on the needs of the child. - Therapeutic Services
Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of specialists to help the child acquire the skills they need to make gains in their development and reach their full potential. Our therapeutic interventions are designed to naturally integrate into a family’s daily routines and are respectful of each family’s culture and learning style.
Learn more by downloading an overview of the steps and more details here.
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Where are Early Intervention Services provided?
Services are provided in a child’s natural environment, such as in the child’s home, child care, or playgroups as examples.
What is the cost?
There is no direct cost to the family as our services are paid through insurance or through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Take the Important First Step
The important first step is referring a child for whom you have concerns. You do not need a physical or medical referral. As a parent or caregiver, we encourage you to take action today and use the link below should you know of a child who can benefit from our Early Intervention Services.
Refer a Child for Greater Lawrence Area
Refer A Child for Greater Lowell Area
Our highly specialized and experienced staff is dedicated to working with young children and passionate about changing the trajectory of their lives. We love what we do and welcome the opportunity to learn more about your child and helping your child meet milestones and maximize their potential.
Read one example of how a child who received our Early Intervention Services is now thriving.
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