What is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention services are provided by Intermediate Unit 8 for children:
- Residing in Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, or Blair Counties
- Ages 3-5 and not yet eligible for kindergarten
- Demonstrating a Developmental Delay of at least 25% and/or a disability and is need of specially designed instruction
How can I refer my child for an evaluation?
Call the Preschool Office at 1-800-228-7900 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
What is the cost of Early Intervention services?
All services are provided at no cost to the family.
If my child qualifies what services are available ?
- Multidisciplinary Evaluation to determine eligibility
- Specialized Instruction
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
- Autistic Support
- Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Services
- Vision Services
- Transportation
EARLY WARNING SIGNS
The following EARLY WARNING SIGNS are some of the more common indications that a problem may exist. If you suspect that your child may have special needs, seek help immediately. Don't wait until he or she enters school before you have an evaluation to determine if a problem exists.
PLAYING - If your child...
- Does not imitate parents doing household chores by age 2-3
- Does not enjoy playing alone with a toys, sand, etc. by age 3
- Does not play group games with other children by age 4
- Does not share and take turns by age 5
THINKING - If your child...
- Is unable to identify eyes, ears, nose, and mouth by pointing by age 2
- Does not understand simple stories told or read by age 3
- Does not give reasonable answers to questions by age 4
- Does understand the meaning of the words "today/tomorrow" by age 5
TALKING - If your child...
- Cannot say the names of a few toys and people by age 2
- Cannot repeat common rhymes or TV jingles by age 3
- Is not understood by people outside the family by age 5
MOVING - If your child...
- Does not walk up and down steps by age 3
- Is unable to balance on one foot for a short time by age 4
- Cannot throw a ball overhand and catch a large ball bounced to him/her by age 5
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT CALL THE IU 8 PRESCHOOL OFFICE FOR A FREE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT: 1-800-228-7900
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