What is the Early Intervention Program?
The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the nationwide EIP. It is for infants and toddlers under three years of age who may not be making progress like other children because of a developmental delay or disability. A disability means that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that may lead to developmental problems. These include, but are not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, motor disorders, or vision and hearing problems. A developmental delay means a child is behind in some area of development, such as growth, learning and thinking, or communicating.
Early Intervention (EI) services can help you and your family:
- Learn the best ways to care for your child
- Support and promote your child’s development
- Include your child in family and community activities
Early Intervention services can be provided anywhere in the community where your child typically spends their day, including:
- Your home
- Child care center or family day care home that your child attends
- Community/recreational centers, play groups, playgrounds, libraries, or any place parents and young children go for fun and support
Information provided by the New York State Early Intervention Program