Columbia
Montour
Snyder
Union
Counties
of Central Pennsylvania
Service System
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Service Description Early intervention is an array of supports and services that promote opportunities for parents to enhance their competences in raising their child with developmental delays/disabilities. Specifically, parents/caregivers are taught how to support their child to help him/her grow. This is known as the Family Training Model. Early intervention works best when it is part of a family/child's daily routine and activities and when it occurs in the context of the child and family's everyday life. Supports and services provided to children and their families/caregivers use a variety of early intervention approaches. Decisions about which approach to use is based on the kind of support a child needs to learn and achieve an outcome. Approaches could include but are not limited to modeling, direct instruction, and consultation and collaboration. Early intervention services could include but are not limited to:
Special instruction
Assistive technology
Speech and language
Audiology services
Family training and counseling
Occupational and physical therapy
Psychological services
Vision services