Southwest Early Childhood Intervention
58 Vancouver Street #207
Yarmouth NS B5A 2P5
Phone: 902-742-3366
Fax: 742-1984
E-mail: southwesteip@eastlink.ca
The Southwest Early Childhood Intervention Program provides specialized services and support to the families of young children with special needs or developmental delays, in order to promote their development.

The program offers services and support to families of children from birth to school entry, who reside in Yarmouth County. Referrals are welcome from any source, providing parents/guardians give their consent to the referral being made.

Children may be referred to the program if they have developmental delays, or are at risk for developmental delay. Some examples of diagnoses or risk factors include:

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Birth Complications
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Genetic Conditions/Syndromes
  • Global Developmental Delay
  • Prematurity
  • Sensory Disturbance (Vision/Hearing)
  • Speech-Language Disorder
  • Spina Bifida
Participation is voluntary and there is no fee, as the program is a non-profit organization. Partial funding is provided through the NS Department of Community Services, with the remaining funds being obtained by fundraising activities and donations. The program is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

A family-centered approach to service delivery is used. Services may include:

  • Home Visits
  • Accompanied Clinical Visits
  • Referrals to appropriate services
  • Toy Lending Library
  • Resource Lending Library
  • Assistance with Preschool/School Transitions
Southwest Early Childhood Intervention is a member of the Early Intervention Association of Nova Scotia.

For more information, please contact:

Southwest Early Childhood Intervention
Valerie Gullison-Surette, Executive Director
Telephone: 742-3366
Fax: 742-1984
E-mail: southwesteip@eastlink.ca

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