Early Stimulation Program
Early Stimulation Program Staff function in a transdisciplinary play-based model and all interventionists have experience with infants and toddlers. Parents are encouraged to be full members of the services team. A service coordinator is available to introduce our extensive program of support and family training.
The service coordinator's role is to ensure a program that is responsive to changes in priorities and concerns of the family. ESP is staffed by well trained, culturally competent Early Interventionists. In addition, a social worker, speech language pathologist, physical/occupational therapist, special education teacher and early intervention associate will work independently or as a team with the child and family depending upon the identified and evolving needs. Many of our staff are bilingual (Spanish).
Services are family centered, community based, coordinated, culturally competent and easily accessible. Developmental intervention services are provided for children ages birth to three and their families. Through early intervention, children are provided with experiences that promote growth in the areas of communication, social and emotional, fine and gross motor skills, adaptive and cognitive development. Children are encouraged to explore their environment, express themselves, play with their friends and become more independent. The goals of delivery are to strengthen the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their children who have delays or disabilities.
Providers and family members work together as a team to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Services will be provided depending on the needs of the child and family. Services are delivered at home and in the community. Parents participate in the ESP program through home visits, parent groups, workshops, social events and visits to ESP.
Services provided by "Birth to Three":
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If you have concerns about your child's development or behavior, please call:
Lois A. Tyson - (203) 503-3440.