Early Intervention?
Early Intervention (EI) services are supports and therapies for children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Through EI, children receive the support needed to thrive in their early years and provide foundation for a fulfilling life.
My Child Needs EI?
Deciding on the best support for your child can be overwhelming. That's why we're here to walk you through each step. EI professionals specialize in planning the best care for your child, making the process easy, direct, and at no cost to you.
Step 1:
Call one of four service coordination offices below, depending on your county of residence. Explain that you would like to set up an Early Intervention evaluation.
Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
215 Jacob Murphy Lane Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-430-1370
Greene County Human Services
19 S. Washington Street 3rd Floor, Fort Jackson Building Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5276
Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
100 West Beau Street, Suite 302 Washington, PA 15301
Phone: 724-228-6832
Westmoreland Case Management and Supports, Inc.
770 East Pittsburgh Street Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-1808
Step 2:
Your service coordinator will contact you to schedule a multidisciplinary evaluation for your child. This evaluation will determine if your child needs EI, as well as the specific services necessary to aid their development.
An evaluation can be held at your own home or through teletherapy if you wish, depending on the evaluation team. Your service coordinator will then walk you through the evaluation process.
Step 3:
If your Service Coordinator finds that your child needs Early Intervention services, they will help you create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). An IFSP is a unique plan that lays out the best services for you and your child, the frequency and duration of those services, and how to move forward in your child's development.
When choosing a provider for these services, choose PathWays. We offer the following services for children from birth to age 3 at no cost:
Our Therapy Services
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists focus on large muscle development that will assist a child in learning how to roll over, sit, crawl, and eventually walk.
Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathologists help to build an early foundation for language development and communication. Feeding and swallowing therapies can also be provided.
Hearing and Vision Therapy
Certified teachers of the deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired are available to help children work toward independence.
Nutrition Therapy
Registered dietitians address feeding issues, dietary intake, and offer consultation with parents regarding special dietary needs for the child.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists specialize in small muscle development, helping a child learn how to reach, grasp, and play in a purposeful way.
Special Instruction
An experienced team of early childhood teachers provide strategies to assist your child with key developmental skills such as problem solving, while working to increase the child's ability to think and communicate.
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