We serve infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
All services are free and personalized to the children we serve, and treatment plans are determined based on the family and EI team working together in their natural environments.
A child can be referred to our program by any adult that is concerned about their development, such as parents, teachers, and pediatricians.
Our specialists include:
Developmental Specialists /Educators
Speech Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Social Workers
Dieticians
Our services are free and completely voluntary.
Our services may include any of the following:
Assessment of the child’s developmental functioning
The development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Monitoring progress
Transition to the local education agency at age three
Communities Groden EI serves:
Barrington, Burrillville, Central Falls, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Foster, Gloucester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Warwick, Woonsocket
Scheduled visits (in-home, community or center based) to support overall development including communication skills, positive social interactions, emotional development and help achieve developmental milestones. (Walking, talking, playing, feeding, and sleeping)
Small groups (usually 3 professionals to 5 children) to develop skills in communication, attention, imitation, social interaction, and play.
Currently subject to availability
Parent groups meet each time a child attends a playgroup. In addition, parent education groups may be scheduled to address specific topics of interest to families.
Currently subject to availability
EI staff can work with families and children in natural environments in the community on an individual basis or with small groups during community outings. (Playgrounds, children's museums and other public venues)
EIP staff also provide consultation to daycare centers or other programs as requested.
For more information on Developmental Milestones, please visit the CDC.
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