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Early Intervention
Early intervention is best described as the services and other supports that families and caregivers can access when they have a child with a disability, developmental delays or suspected developmental delays. These can include physical therapy, speech therapy and other various supports and services your family may need as your child grows. Early intervention services are available in every state in the U.S. for children aged birth to three years of age. These services are referred to as Part C services and they are included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If at any time you feel your child may be delayed in how they play, move, learn or speak, they can be referred by parents, caregivers or pediatricians to West Virginias early intervention services (West Virginia Birth to Three). As a parent, you can make the referral yourself – a doctor’s referral is not necessary.