Provides intensive intervention through small group and individual instruction to prepare children with Autism for Kindergarten.

Offers Early Intervention services for birth through 2 years with a disability or at risk, preschool for children 3-5 years with a disability and school programming for children 6-22 years with multiple handicaps.

Provides participants with a structured day of activities in a safe environment; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; for persons with Alzheimer's, a related disorder, or frail elderly. Transportation available.

Early Intervention is a program for children under the age of three who have a developmental delay or a diagnosis that puts them at a significant risk of developing a delay. There are new eligibility requirements for Help Me Grow Early Intervention: - If you are referring a child with a medical diagnosis that impacts development, that child may already be eligible for HMG. We will contact the child's physician and request that required forms be completed. Early Intervention staff will complete an assessment to determine need for early intervention services. - If you are referring a child you suspect may have a developmental delay, the early intervention staff will screen the child and if indicated, will evaluate him/her to determine eligibility and need for services. To be eligible for HMG, a child must have a 1.5 standard deviation below the mean in one or more of the developmental domains: adaptive, cognitive, communication, physical or social/emotional. Early Intervention is provided by Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Offers individualized services for infants and toddlers who have a developmental delay or disability. Provides services to identify gaps in development and then create a plan to support the child's learning.

Provides education for children who have developmental disabilities. Opportunities are designed to enhance children’s creativity, expand problem solving strategies, challenge gross and fine motor skills, broaden social experiences, expand communication and play skills, increase independence and build self confidence.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

Provides the point of access to early childhood services (birth-3) including, referrals to ongoing Help Me Grow services such as newborn (up to 6 months) home visiting and early intervention services for infants and toddlers diagnosed with, or at risk of having, a disability or developmental delay. Central Coordination also provides linkage to other family / community support services.

Provides participants with a structured day of activities in a safe environment; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; for persons with Alzheimer's, a related disorder, or frail elderly. Transportation available.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Provides developmentally appropriate training and activities for children ages 0-3 years old and their families. Children must be identified with at least one delay in development or are at-risk.

Provides coordinated services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays in Ohio.

Provides early intervention services to young children who have developmental delays. Will develop an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) which sets goals for children, age 0-3, and their families. Children and their families can participate in parent-child programs which emphasize information and experience sharing, parenting skills, and support. Families have access to an Early Intervention Team consisting of Service Coordinator, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and a Developmental Specialist.

Provides a family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Offers trained professional home visitors who offer guidance, information, developmental delay screening, and support for parents on various topics including: - Healthy pregnancies. - Baby and child health. - Breastfeeding. - Nutrition. - Immunizations. - Child growth and development. - Discipline. - Toilet training. - Child safety. - Household safety.

Offers regular, planned home visits to pregnant women and families with information on resources and skills to help them raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn. Offers help from health, social services and child development professionals. Home visits may include: - Supporting preventive health and prenatal practices; - Assisting mothers on how to best breastfeed and care for their babies; - Promoting parents' use of positive parenting techniques; and - Working with parents to set goals for the future, continuing their education, and find employment and childcare solutions. Program administered by Ohio Department of Health. Other participating Home Visiting provider agencies in Lorain County include Neighborhood Alliance and Ohio Guidestone.

Program provides a wide variety of services to families with children age 0-3 with a hearing loss. Early Intervention has knowledge and experience serving families and their children with hearing loss. This includes Hard of Hearing children, Deaf children, cochlear implant recipients, hearing loss with other disabilities.

Provides health and developmental services for Champaign Counties soon-to-be parents, newborns, children under three, and their families. If a family requests help, one of our family-friendly service coordinators visits your home and can help your family with: * Your child's growth and development * Up-to-date health information * Family goal setting * Links to our community * Parenting and support

Provides testing for genetic or metabolic disorders, such as Byler's Disease, Cohen Syndrome, Prolidase Deficiency, PKU, etc. Prepares and coordinates a treatment plan for the patient, which can involve multiple agencies and hospitals. Special attention is paid to the Amish community, who account for a larger proportion of the rare genetic and metabolic diseases.

Provides services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

Help Me Grow (HMG) is Ohio’s birth to 5 system that provides family-centered services for expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers and their families to ensure they have access to the services which are needed to enhance their health and child's development. Help nurture your child’s health and development for success in life. Help Me Grow is a program for Ohio’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. Help Me Grow provides the building blocks for success for Ohio’s families.

Offers comprehensive diagnostic services and intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism. Service includes developing a individual plan that uses a variety of behavioral techniques to increase appropriate behaviors and to decrease or eliminate interfering behaviors. Parental involvement for children of any age, but particularly for infants and toddlers, is a integral part of the treatment.

Provides early intervention support services for families with children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Services provided may include interventions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/communication therapy.

Provides participants with a structured day of activities in a safe environment; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; for persons with Alzheimer's, a related disorder, or frail elderly. Transportation available.

Early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. The early childhood education program is designed to meet the needs of the children at their levels of ability. A group-oriented, facility-based program is offered for children 18-36 months of age. An individual plan is developed for each child and his/her family, outlining goals to be focused on over the course of the school year. A variety of services help children achieve their goals, including: Educational and therapeutic services; Daily use of a fully accessible play yard and/or gross motor room; Weekly use of Easter Seals warm water, therapeutic pool; Individual family service plans; Transportation to those who could otherwise not attend; In-home visits throughout the school year; and Transition to a preschool setting. Classroom size is limited to eight children with one certified teacher and teacher's assistant per classroom. Students also work with trained physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as aquatic specialists.