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Early Intervention

“Early Intervention” – as it refers to children with disabilities – refers to a program of services for children of school-age or younger who are discovered to have or be at risk of developing a disability or other special need that my affect their development.

Baby Watch is Utah’s network of services for children ages birth to three with developmental delays or disabilities.  Baby Watch provides early identification and developmental services for families of infants and toddlers, ages birth to three.  Some of the services they offer include:

  • A full assessment of a child’s current health and developmental status.
  • Service coordination among providers, programs, and agencies.
  • Strategies to build on family concerns, priorities, and resources.
  • Developmental services: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy, etc.
These services are provided through the coordinated effort of parents, community agencies, and a variety of professionals.  Places where services are provided include Baby Watch centers, home, and community settings such as child care.

This information was taken from www.utahbabywatch.org.  For more information, visit their site.

Preschool

For more information on specific preschool programs in Utah and a directory of preschool coordinators, visit: http://www.schools.utah.gov/sars/servicesinfo/preschool.htm.

 

   
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