Early Intervention programs provides specialized services and support for families of children between birth and school entry, who have developmental delays, or are at risk for developmental delay due to pre-maturity or other complications or diagnosis. The most common service includes home visits on a bi-monthly basis or as needed. During these visits the Early Interventionist will work on goals established by the family through the incentive of play activities. We also provide support and information if required by families. Early Intervention has come a long way in the last years, Nova Scotia has finally achieved full coverage by Early Intervention programs throughout the province. Our program is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors, consisting of interested community members. It is a non- profit association and participation to the program is voluntary. Residents in the municipality of Clare & Digby are served by L' Association pour l'intervention précoce auprès de la jeune enfance de Clare.

The overall goal of Early Intervention is to promote the early developmental skills of children by providing support and resources to families.


What is Early Intervention?

Early Intervention is a home based program that provides support and services to children who are developmentally delayed or are at risk of a delay and to their families.

What do we do?

Early Intervention helps support families while helping them meet their needs and goals in relation to their child's potential development.

For who?

Early Intervention services are available to children with developmental delays or who are at risk of a delay and to their families, from birth until the children enter school. The services are available for those families and children residing in Digby County.

Services:

The services include a home visit service where the Early Interventionist visits the home to provide support, information and guidance on appropriate play activities to encourage the developmental potential of the child needing assistance.

Other services offered:

• Referral to other agencies
• Transition to school
• Day care - Preschool consultants
• Accompanied clinical visits
• Resource and toy lending library

Referrals:

Children can be referred to our program by parents, family doctors, health care professionals, educators, or concerned individuals, after having obtained the consent of the parents.

Participation to the program by the families is on a voluntary basis and is free.

For additional information call:

Ghislaine d'Eon
(902) 769-3448
or
Kim Brooks
(902) 245-6277


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