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Program to evaluate and provide direct services to children ages three to six who have developmental delays in the areas of language, motor, cognitive, social and self-help skills.

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is the Washington State Department of Early Learning program designed to be the first point of contact for any parents concerned about the development of their children. ESIT offers free developmental screenings for infants and toddlers along with an informational meeting for parents with a Family Resources Coordinator. Once a child is screened, a Family Resources Coordinator helps each family access the Early Intervention services through a referral system and provides each family with additional community resources for support.

Center-based therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy.   In-home services may be arranged.   Services include individual therapy sessions to address specific developmental difficulties; parents are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share hopes with center staff and other parents. Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language therapy and associated programs for children birth to 18 include: - Speech-language therapy - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy - Parent Education and Support - Aquatic Therapy - Social Skills Groups - Fitness Center - Recommendations for orthotic assessment

Provides a range of early intervention services, including full developmental assessments, occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapies, as well as infant and early childhood mental health services, ABA services, education, parent support, and parent resource coordination.

Offers Birth to Three services to families with young children who may be experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. Once a child has completed an evaluation and determined eligible, provides the family with a Resources Coordinator to coordinate services. Provides the following services as needed: - Speech/language pathology - Physical therapy - Occupational therapy - Infant mental health - Vision services - Deaf and hard of hearing services

Coordinates early intervention services for children ages birth-3 who have suspected disabilities and/or developmental delays. Families are provided with a Family Resource Coordinator who will help to develop an individualized Family Service Plan. Early intervention services may include, but are not limited to: - Specialized instruction - Speech therapy - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy

Early Intervention Services are available through referrals from many sources for children ages birth to three. We provide free developmental screenings for each referral and our Family Resources Coordinators can link you and your child with resources and programs appropriate for your child’s development. Screenings can be done over the phone, at our center or in your home.

The Bridge program offers immediate supports to children birth to 48 months who did not qualify for ESIT or came as a late referral (34-48 months), and those whose continuity of care was impacted by the transition out of Early Supports and need short-term services and help connecting to their next program.

Provides in home services for children birth to three who have significant delays in cognitive, communication, motor, social or adaptive areas. Parents and staff will create an Individual Family Service Plan that outlines the concerns expressed from parents and family members and identifies the child’s special and unique needs. A Family Resources Coordinator will help coordinate programs and services for families and connect families with needed community resources and support. When a child turns three years of age, the staff helps transition children to preschool services, typically provided by the child’s local school district.

Provides pediatric physical therapy and speech therapy services for children, birth-21, in different settings, such as clinic, home, or school. Focuses on gross motor abilities, including rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, running, agility, and coordination. Treats the following conditions: gross motor delays, prematurity, torticollis, plagiocephaly, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, neurological and genetic disorders, orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Early Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment Clinic for young children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Clinic sessions are presently offered M-Th, three hours per day and over the course of 48 treatment days per child. Research and evidence-based treatment is specifically developed, coordinated and supervised by a DOH licensed behavior analyst.

Headstart preschool which serves 48 low-income children; runs May through November. An ECEAP preschool which serves low income children; runs October through May.

Offers specialized clinical services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include diagnosis, assessment, and management plans for various conditions.

Provides early childhood disability support and services for young Black children. Identifies each child’s unique needs and connects families with the resources necessary to make a positive impact on their developmental years.

Center-based therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy.   In-home services may be arranged.   Services include individual therapy sessions to address specific developmental difficulties; parents are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share hopes with center staff and other parents. Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language therapy and associated programs for children birth to 18 include: - Speech-language therapy - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy - Parent Education and Support - Aquatic Therapy - Social Skills Groups - Fitness Center - Recommendations for orthotic assessment

Provides a safety net for children involved in the child welfare system by ensuring their developmental and social-emotional needs are identified and addressed. It also strengthens relationships so that parents and caregivers can better work together for their child’s success. By supporting a child’s entire care team, CHERISH positively transforms a child’s developmental trajectory, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Provides linkage to services for persons with developmental disabilities residing in Lewis County.

Provides free parental support and coaching for the families of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing toddlers. Uses a bilingual/bicultural approach that emphasizes language acquisition in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. While enrolled, families will develop their ASL skills to create a nurturing, language-accessible home for their Deaf or hard of hearing toddler.

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Provides early intervention services for children birth to 35 months of age with either 1) a developmental delay, or 2) a diagnosis that is likely to result in a developmental delay. Services are provided in: College Place, Columbia-Burbank, Dayton, Dixie, Kiona-Benton City, Prescott, Prosser, Richland, Starbuck, Touchet, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla. Early intervention team members who support the family may include the following: Family Resource Coordinator (FRC), Birth to Three Teacher, Early Intervention Specialist, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist (PT), Autism Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), and/or Teacher of the Deaf (TOD).

CSHCN serves children who have or are at risk of having a serious physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional support. Promotes integrated systems of care that assure children with special health care needs have the opportunity to achieve the healthiest life possible and develop to their fullest potential. Services can include: helping a family find or coordinate medical providers, a medical home, help accessing local resources or services for the child and provide information about local community resources, including parent support organizations and community coalitions.

Provides a safety net for children involved in the child welfare system by ensuring their developmental and social-emotional needs are identified and addressed. It also strengthens relationships so that parents and caregivers can better work together for their child’s success. By supporting a child’s entire care team, CHERISH positively transforms a child’s developmental trajectory, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Provides developmental screenings and assessments, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and specialized instruction to infants and toddlers.

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Provides supportive, coordinated early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays, from birth to age 3. Children may receive speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or feeding therapy as needed.