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86. What is Early Intervention? Early
Intervention is a state and county funded program for children birth to
3 years old. After 3, services become the responsibility of local school
districts. Early intervention provides a variety of services to children,
such as physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy. Because
multiples are often born premature, families are sometimes referred to
a local EI provider by the hospital at discharge. If at any point you
have concerns about a child meeting developmental milestones, ask your
pediatrician for a referral to EI or contact them directly.
The NICHCY website provides information about assessments and services provided by early intervention. To find the EI program in your area, contact the person listed for your state on the State Resource Sheet under “Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities.” You may also call NICHCY at 1-800-695-0285. Visit The Early Intervention website for more information about EI. A complete explanation of the early intervention process is offered in the MOST Infant Multiples Booklet. MCH Library Resources on Early Childhood Programs
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