What is Early Childhood Intervention? Does Torticollis qualify for ECI?
In most states, there is a program called Early Childhood Intervention. Early Childhood Intervention applies to children from birth to 3 years who are discovered to have or be at risk of developing a handicapping condition or other special need that may affect their development. You can receive FREE physical therapy up to twice a week in your home for your child with Torticollis. If you have health insurance, the Early Childhood Intervention program is still provided free, regardless of income or insurance. Children at risk of a developmental delay or disorder are routinely referred to Early Childhood Intervention by their Pediatricians. If a child qualifies, he or she may receive a range of services at no (or low) cost to the family. Early Childhood Intervention is designed to improve outcomes for children with disabilities by providing early, appropriate, and intensive interventions. In 1986, the U.S. Congress created the mandate for a range of services to be provided to infants and
Related Questions
- Can early childhood / early intervention teachers interested in transferring to school aged positions participate in the transfer process?
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