Early Intervention is the practice of identifying and addressing developmental delays, disabilities, and the unique needs of children and their families/caregivers in early life.
Children eligible for early intervention services must have an identified developmental delay or disability in at least one of the following areas:
- Ages birth – 2 years
- Reside in Dauphin County
- Have an identified developmental delay or disability in at least two areas
- Physical development: the ability to move, see, and hear
- Cognitive development: the ability to think and learn
- Language/speech development: the ability to talk and express needs
- Social and emotional development: the ability to relate to others
- Self help development: the ability to eat, dress, and take care of themselves
Infants and toddlers who are not eligible may be eligible for screening and tracking. This includes children who are or were:
- Less than three and one-half pounds at birth
- Cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit
- Born to chemically dependent mothers
- Seriously abused or neglected
- Confirmed to have dangerous lead levels