Early Intervention Program
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Has Anyone Done Early Intervention?
I'm just looking for insight as to what they actually do at early intervention programs and if it would be worth it. Thanks in advance! L. ...
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- My now 6 year old was in early intervention at your child's age. She was not speaking at all, though she understood everything that was said to her. These days she...
- My daughter had ALOT of speech problems at that age and it continued at age 3. I had gone to pediatrician, speech specialists, psychiatry, etc. with no help until I r...
- We did early intervention with my grandson that I have custody of. It helped him tremendously!(Does your son have a binky? Get rid of it!) The early intervention team ...
Mom of 17 Month Old Seeking Advice on Son Who Doesn't Say Too Many Words
If the ped. still wants to do therapy when you see him/her in January Look into the Early Intervention program through the state. ...
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- My son was on the same schedule. He understood everything I said and followed commands. He maybe spoke 6-8 words and at two, maybe a dozen. I asked my pedi and she s...
- Go to the speech thearapist! I waited until our son was 2. Then had him evaluated by an early intervention service in Indiana (First Steps). At 2, he only used 10-1...
- I've read most of the other posts and they are right on. My older son only said about 8 words when he turned 2, and we started him in the Zero to Three program (state...
Looking to Get My Child Tested for Possible Developmental Skills
If you live in the city, UIC also has an early intervention program for both physical and mental development - they do a great job. Let me know if you want ...
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- Your pediatrician should be able to give you a referral, but I believe you are entitled to an evaluation even without a referral according to state law and the Early I...
- If you live in Mchenry County.. we often refer parents to "the pediatric place" for screenings. The intial visit is free and they will determine if your child needs f...
- Hi A., I would talk to your pediatrician about your concerns and about early intervention programs available in your area. And when your son turns 3, you can have ...
RDI Therapy
Since the early intervention services (esp. speech) our son has improved. ... but I don't worry too much b/c is is learning how to re-program his thinking. ...
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- Hello. Have you looked at all into Floortime? Www.Floortime.com. It is another relationship based approach. Relationship based approaches can be very helpful for kid...
- It supposedly works well. Definitely contact Early Intervention in your state. They will evaluate and provide services (you can still do private on your own). Dependin...
- Hi J., My son who is now 6 was diagnosed with PDD when he was 19 months. He stopped speaking and looking at us and didn't speak again until he was 4 years old. Tha...
Advice on Toddler Not Talking Much Yet
I definitely agree that early intervention is a good thing. It certainly cannot hurt. My daughter had physical therapy through that program for 2 years and ...
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- At our oldest 18 months appt doctor asked me how many sentences he said....I could count words he said on 1 hand.....now at 3 1/2 he tested as advanced in his speech. ...
- T., I definitely agree that early intervention is a good thing. It certainly cannot hurt. My daughter had physical therapy through that program for 2 years and I ha...
- Early Intervention can't hurt. It's not a bad idea to have someone evaluate him.. My girls are 20 months and talking in sentences. no 2 kids can be compared, but ...
No "Babble" by 11 Mos?
His speech might be delay a little bit I work for a developmental agency and we have a early intervention program here and you can call to get him a eval we ...
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- I agree on the paci - maybe just limit it during the day for now, and give it at nap(s) and bedtime. That might prompt more babbling from him. I disagree with worryi...
- I would recommend getting rid of the pacifier first and see if that has any impact. It's kind of hard to talk or babble when you've always got something shoved in the...
- I wouldn't worry too much yet but I would throw away the paci. Just like a child should be off the bottle by 1, he should be off the paci as well for lots of reasons i...
Autism Testing?
It can be helped if caught early so you are doing the right thing. Getting in touch with a local school and finding out about Early Intervention programs is ...
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- Not sure where you live, but the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has several research studies that could provide a free screening or diagnosis.Visit www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/st...
- Well, I took my daughter to a therapist and he saw her and I answered a questionaire thing and he said he believed she had mild autism. I got her into an Early Interv...
- please keep letting us know, thanks for doing so!!! I will keep you in my prayers. S.
Developmentally Delayed
Has your son been evaluated by an Early Intervention program? If not, I would start there. The service agency in your area would be Northwest Regional ESD. ...
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- You may be able to get assistance from the Multnomah or Washington County Intermediate Service District, which ever one in which you reside. Federal law mandates that...
- You can get your son into a Early Intevention Program. It is a state program and it is free. The program services kids up to age 3. He will have an evaluation and t...
- Hi K., My son who is now 3 1/2, is also developmentally delayed.. and has been since he was little. We had Early Intervention services through the county, you might ...
I Think My 8 Month Old May Be Slower than Normal?
Others have more severe problems and stay in the program until they are three and then Early Intervention will transition the child into the school district ...
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- A., Hi! My name is A. and I am a 26 year old mother of 4 children. my children's ages are 9 years old, 6 years old, 5 years old and 3 years old . As for your ...
- HI A. I live in south park. I had early intervention for my son. I totally recommend it IF you feel your child needs it. They actually come to your home and do an inh...
- First of all, try not to worry yet. Every child develops differently. He may just be working on his own timeline. Also, sometimes, second children don't feel as big...
Sensory Integration Disorder - Any Advice for a Parent with a 2 Yr Old with This
I have him in Early Intervention and it is helping but wondering if ... There is a program called PECS that uses pictures to help children communicate. ...
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- There's a terrific book called The Out of Sync Child. I forget the author, but definitely worth the read. Good luck to you and your little guy.
- Hi Gina, I used Early Intervention with my daughter and it worked wonders. My neighbor's 2 boys are both with early intervention as well but then she does an extra...
- HI Gina - My 7 year old son has sensory integration as well. He is on the under side of it - what about your son? Does the early intervention do speech as well? ...
