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My child has development delays
Young children learn and develop differently. One baby might walk earlier than another, while another baby might talk first. Often these differences will even out.
Look at the checklist below inside for signs that your infant or toddler may need extra help. If you have concerns about your baby's development, the earlier you get help the better. Early help does make a difference!
My child has a diagnosed condition with a high probability of delay
Children with a confirmed or suspected disability are entitled to receive a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation to determine whether they meet the eligibility criteria for the Early Intervention Program (EIP) in each of the following areas of development: cognitive, physical, communication, social or emotional, and adaptive.
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The eiFamilies website is part of the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project at the Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center. The Family Initiative Coordination Services Project is sponsored by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Early Intervention.
Early Intervention
Overview
Autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of severe disorders of development. They can disrupt social relationships and communication, play, and academic skills. ASDs usually lead to lifelong disability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that an average of 1 in 68 children in the US have an ASD. Science shows that early detection of ASD, when followed by the right interventions, can lead to better outcomes for children affected by autism. These include improved language, social, and adaptive functioning, and a reduction in inappropriate behaviors.
Communication Disorder
A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound.
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality. A person with Down syndrome has three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two. The extra copy of chromosome 21 is the direct cause of Down syndrome. Down syndrome is not caused by something the mother does (or does not do) during pregnancy.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a diminished ability to detect, recognize, discriminate, perceive, and/or comprehend auditory information. Because the ability to hear sounds is crucial for the typical development of spoken language, hearing loss is classified as a communication disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources & Support
Early Childhood Direction Centers
The Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDC) provide free confidential information and referral for families and professionals about services for young children with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities.
Parent Training & Information Centers
NY Region 1 Collaborative is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Parent to Parent NYS
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide organization that helps families connect with other families. The Parent Matching Program is the foundation of Parent to Parent and is used to link parents on a one-to-one basis with Support Parents who have a child with a chronic illness or disability.
New York State Special Education Parent Centers
There are 14 Special Education Parent Centers across New York State. These centers will provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, and strategies...
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Family Initiative Coordination
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Learning Center
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Middle Island, NY 11953
Phone: (631) 205-0502
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a program called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” This program improves early identification of children with developmental delays and disabilities by promoting parent-engaged developmental monitoring and facilitating early action on concerns. This initiative encourages parents and providers to learn the signs of healthy development, monitor every child’s early development, and take action when there is a concern. The program offers free checklists and other tools to make developmental monitoring practical and easy.
Among the tools this program offers are free developmental checklists, a Milestone Tracker App, a milestone moments booklet, free children’s books, tips sheets, training resources and customizable promotional materials, to name a few. You may find more information and explore these and other free resources offered through this program, by visiting: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
