Early Intervention Program
Children's Specialized Hospital's Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a state funded program that provides early identification, evaluation and intervention for children up to three years of age who have a condition that impairs or has a high predictability of impairing normal development and/or who have measurable developmental delays.
Early Intervention Program Services
All of the services are provided in a natural environment, including the child's home or in a community setting. The Early Intervention Program provides the following services based on the identified needs of the family and child:
- Speech, occupational and physical therapies
- Developmental training (teaching)
- Support services including nursing, social work, and family training
Features of the Early Intervention Program
- Promotes social, cognitive, language, and physical development through a variety of fun, but educational and therapeutic activities
- Is delivered in the child's natural environment, such as their home, child care, or community settings
- Provides parent/caregiver training and participation in EIP sessions
- Provides parent support services (if needed)
If your concerned about your child's development, a comprehensive early intervention evaluation is recommended. Evaluations are conducted by a two person team and are provided at no cost to patients/families. No referral or doctor recommendation is necessary. To learn more about your child's development and important milestones, click here.
To schedule an evaluation, call 888-653-4463 to speak to a New Jersey state agency.
