Early Intervention (EI) Services

 

"The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the nationwide EIP. It is for infants and toddlers under three years of age who may not be making progress like other children because of a developmental delay or disability. A disability means that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that may lead to developmental problems. These include, but are not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, motor disorders, or vision and hearing problems. A developmental delay means a child is behind in some area of development, such as growth, learning and thinking, or communicating."

-NYS Department of Health

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For more information, visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0532
 

All Early Intervention evaluations and services are provided at no cost to parents. Your health insurance or Medicaid may be accessed for reimbursement of services provided to eligible children.

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Evaluations

SJ & Associates serves Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, and Ulster Counties. Our team of New York State licensed and certified professionals evaluates children to determine their eligibility for the EIP (in accordance with the NYS Department of Health regulations) and then makes recommendations for appropriate treatment. 
 

Evaluations are conducted in your child's natural environment (home, daycare, community settings).

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We are able to conduct a variety of evaluations to best assess your child's needs, including:

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• Multidisciplinary and Supplemental Evaluations

• Speech and Language

• Oral Motor and Feeding

• Education

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Family Needs Assessment

• Bilingual (Spanish) evaluations are also available 

Services

If your child does qualify for services through the EIP, SJ & Associates is able to offer the following (click each service to learn more about it):

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• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Family and Caregiver Support Group

• Group Developmental Model*

• Occupational Therapy

• Ongoing Service Coordination

• Oral Motor and Feeding Therapy

• Parent Child Group*

• Physical Therapy

• Social Work/Counseling

• Special Instruction

• Speech and Language Therapy

 

*All services are primarily home based, with the exception of the Group  Developmental Model and the Parent Child Group.

 

The first step in referring your child to the Early Intervention program is to request an evaluation from your county's Department of Health, Intervention Services Department:

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Dutchess County: 845-486-3518

Orange County: 845-360-6630

Rockland County: 845-364-2032

Ulster County: 845-334-5251

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Also, click here for the parent guide from the NYS Department of Health.