Early Intervention Programs

First and foremost you will want to get your child diagnosed as early as possible. If your child is presenting any kinds of unusual symptoms, you should get them in to see someone immediately. While the DOE (Department of Education) will not provide support until the age of three, the DOH (Department of Health) will. There are numerous programs out there for young children called 0-3 programs.

These programs are geared toward very young children. Some are better then others so do your research. Programs like this are important for the future of your child. The sooner you establish diagnosis, the easier it will be to understand what kind of support your child will need down the road. Early intervention will also go a long way when you are fighting the DOE to get the support your child needs.

0-3 programs are run for the sole reason of preparing a child for future schooling. This schooling will usually begin when your child enters kindergarten, but sometimes you may need to delay starting your child in school because of a certain diagnosis that has been brought to your attention. Getting the right diagnosis early on will carry you (the parent) a long way into getting the proper help your child needs early on.

Depending on the diagnosis – and the severity of the diagnosis, 0-3 programs offer parents an excellent opportunity to gain and/or decline services for their child at an early age. If you want to learn more about 0-3 programs, then contact your local Department of Health. Get your child what they deserve today!