Early Intervention Staff |
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Physical therapy is an integral part of the Early Intervention Program. Here the children work with the physical therapist on developing coordination, functional mobility, and balance. | |
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The program focuses on supporting children's development and learning by implementing developmentally appropriate practices, which are based on years of research, numerous discussions and endless experiences with young children. | |
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Child-centered and family-centered early interventions have been proven time and time again to be very effective in the success of a child's school career. | |
 | Early Intervention is a family-oriented program in which parent involvement is paramount. Parents attend class with the children to learn therapy techniques. They also partake in trainings and meetings to gain the latest in research and receive parental support. |
The first place a child learns is in the home. Therefore, the philosophy is that the home component of the program is crucial. A one hour home visit is made each week by the teacher for every child to work with the parents and child on their developmental goals and objectives. | |
Best practice strategies are incorporated to ensure the children get the most positive value that is possible out of their individualized program. | |
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Sensory integration helps children interpet their environment. Sight, sound, touch, smell and motion sense are all important to understanding our world. Therapy sensory activities are introduced in a play-based situation to aid the child who may avoid sensory situations. |  |
Children learn through play. They acquire and build: large and small muscle development, problem solving skills, language skills, and social/emotional skills. | |
Feeding skills, as well as self-help skills, are worked on on a weekly basis. Families are very involved in this process. | |
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When body stability starts to develop, the hands and fingers begin to develop isolation and dexterity. This leads different grasps for holding and manipulating objects. Children benefit from activities that develop the muscles in their hands and fingers. They need to have strength and dexterity to perform functional skills such as feeding themself, dressing and eventually writing. | |
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Play is a wonderful language learning tool and is being used during the speech therapy session in the Early Intervention Program. | |
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