Early Intervention Program | Muskingum County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

Early Intervention Program is for children birth to age 3 with a developmental delay or diagnosis that places them at risk for developing a delay. The program offers stimulation and therapy in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, speech and language, social, self help, and cognitive skills. Services & Supports may include: - Developmental assessment of speech, movement, play, social, emotional and self-help skills. - Speech, Occupational, or Physical Therapy - Family Education and Support - Center and Home vists to model strategies for parents to promote skills through play and functional activities. - Information and recommendations on appropriate toys and baby equipment. Classes are set up to meet a variety of needs for infants and toddlers. Staff members work with the children individually and in small groups. Expanded hours are offered for working families. Services can be provided in the home, at Starlight School or in a community setting. All staff members work as a team to meet the needs of children and parents. For example, an art activity may be used to work on a fine motor goal established by the occupational therapist. The occupational therapist may work on a goal identified by the physical therapist. Language skills are developed in all activities. The Early Intervention Program works in collaboration with other agencies such as Help Me Grow to provide comprehensive services for children and their families.

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HelpLink 211 Dayton

Physical Address

1330 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH 43701

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm.

Fax

(740) 455-4186

Application process

Call 740-453-4829 to schedule an evaluation.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Children from birth to age 2 (two) with significant delay, and their families residing in Muskingum County.

Service area

Muskingum County, Ohio

Agency info

Muskingum County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

Local Board of Developmental Disabilities.