Early Intervention (0-3yrs)

Early Intervention

Early intervention refers to services and supports that can help young children with developmental delays. Through early intervention, kids from birth to age 3 can get services at home or in the community and will have an IFSP plan developed to support this.

In Massachuesetts, anyone can refer a child to an Early Intervention program by contacting the program that serves their city or town: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/page/child-find-notice

The process of transitioning out of the Early Intervention program and into the school system should start when your child is 2.6  years old. Mass.Gov Best Practice Guide in Early Childhood Transition (PDF)

Program providers in the Walpole area: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ei-program-contact-information

Useful Links

Federation of Children with Special Needs: Learn About Early Intervention and the transition to the IEP  (You Tube 7 mins)

Mass.Gov: About Massachusetts Early Intervention (EI)

Mass.Gov: Early Intervention Policies

Mass.Gov: Best Practive Guide in early childhood transition (PDF)

Understood.org: What to expect during an early intervention evaluation

Understood.org: What is an IFSP and How does it work

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