Early Intervention
Communication Station is dedicated to providing quality speech-language therapy and special education services to children ages birth to 3 with a family centered approach. Families are involved in every step of their child’s early intervention program to learn how they can best help their child reach their fullest potential. Family members are in integral part of the program as they are taught strategies and techniques to incorporate into their son or daughter’s daily routine.
According to research, learning and development are at their highest rate in the preschool years. Some children, due to conditions noticed at birth, special needs, or developmental delays which occur in the early years, risk missing some of the most important learning and developmental milestones. Early intervention helps keep these children on a path to making the most of abilities and skills developed during the early years.
New York State Early Intervention Program
The New York State Early Intervention Program is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.
How can I help my child?
If you are concerned about your baby or toddler, contact Intervention Services in your county. You will be connected to County officials who will be able to answer your questions and begin the Early Intervention Process.
If your child qualifies for speech-language therapy or special education services, be sure to request Communication Station through your Ongoing Service Coordinator.
If you have any questions before calling Intervention Services, please feel free to contact Communication Station. We are always happy to offer any advice or ease some parent concerns.
Useful Early Intervention Websites:
- American Speech and Hearing Association Early Intervention
- Identify the Signs
- Birth to Five: Watch me Thrive!
