Services for eligible children are provided at no out of pocket cost to families. Advanced Child Therapies is approved by the New York State Department of Health to provide Early Intervention services in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island.

The Early Intervention Program

The first three years of life are the most crucial period of growth and development. It is during this time that young children explore and grow, learn to move, communicate, and develop a sense of independence. All children grow and learn at different rates, however, some children may appear to achieve developmental milestones later than anticipated.

What is the Early Intervention Program?

Early Intervention Programs and services have been established across New York State to address the needs of infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years who are suspected of having developmental delays. Our Early Intervention evaluators and Early Intervention professionals help your child grow, explore, learn to move, communicate, and develop a sense of independence, while sharing with you the tools you need to support and promote your child’s development.

What Children Need Early Help?

If you feel your child is delayed in achieving developmental milestones, you should speak with your child’s pediatrician about your concerns. If you need a pediatrician, ACT can refer you to one.

Who Do I Call if My Child is Suspected of Having a Developmental Delay?

Advanced Child Therapies: 516 584-9960 and ask to speak to one of our Program Directors who will clearly outline the entire process for you.
Additionally you can contact your counties Dept of Health.

The Referral Process

Trained professionals, in collaboration with parents, assess a child’s current development. If the evaluation determines that the child is eligible for Early Intervention services, a multidisciplinary team of professionals will work together with the child’s family to tailor an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that best serves the needs of the child. Service providers, are then contacted, as authorized, to implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to stimulate the child’s growth and development.

What services are provided through the Early Intervention Program?

Advanced Child Therapies provides a broad spectrum of educational, therapeutic, and support services through its Early Intervention Program. These programs and services are provided at no out of pocket cost to families. Your child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), their specially planned program, may call for some of the following services:

Assistive Technology Devices/Services
Audiological Services
Family Training and Counseling
Home Visits and Parent Support Groups
Health Services
Medical Services for Diagnosis
Nursing Services
Nutrition Services
Occupational Therapy
Parent/Child Developmental Groups
Physical Therapy
Psychological Counseling and Services
Service Coordination
Social Work Services
Speech/Language Therapy
Vision Services
Transportation for IFSP eligible children

A child’s eligibility for Early Intervention Services is determined only by NYS approved Early Intervention Evaluators under contract with the County. ACT can assist you with this process.