Early Intervention

iStock_000013683779LargeAll services delivered by Speaking From The Heart, Inc. are provided by staff holding at least the minimum required Pennsylvania State credentials, licensure, and mandated continuing education.  Services provided by this agency follow the guidelines outlined by the Pennsylvania Model of Early Intervention and include the following key factors:

  • Individualized Plans
  • Family/Caregiver Priorities
  • Family/Caregiver Training and Education
  • Team Approach and Communication
  • Natural Environment
  • Daily Routine’s Based Intervention

 There are five main areas of child development that are the focus of Early Intervention:

Cognitive—Play, thinking, early educational concepts, attention and focus

Communication—Speech and language skills used to understand others and to express themselves

Physical—Muscle development to engage in the child’s environment, surroundings, and activities

Adaptive—Learning and use of self-help concepts (dressing, feeding/eating, potty training, etc.)

Social and Emotional—Building purposeful relationships with others and feeling good about themselves

**Early Intervention Services are provided at no cost to the family**

Chester County-Infant/Toddler Early Intervention
www.chesco.org
(610) 344-5948
1 (800) 692-1100

Delaware County-Infant/Toddler Early Intervention
www.co.delaware.pa.us/humanservices/earlyinterven.html
(610) 713-2406