 The Crawford County Intervention Program
assists families with their child's
development. All children grow and learn at
different rate. Early intervention services
are offered to those children who are
developing more slowly than typical
children.
Infants and toddlers (birth to the age of
three) who have special needs due to
developmental delays or disabilities are
eligible. Services may include, but are
not
limited to:
-
 Family Education including Fun Family
Activities
- Special Instruction - Cognitive and Fine
Motor
- Infant/Toddler Teaching
- Physical Therapy - Gross Motor
- Speech/Language Therapy - Speech, Language,
Feeding, Swallowing
- Hearing Impairment Services
- Nutrition Counseling
- Psychological Services
- Assistive Technology
- Vision Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabiliatoin Nursing
- Specialized Toys, Books and Resource Lending
Library
Services are individualized to meet the
needs of the child and family. They may be
provided in the child's home, day care, or
other natural environment. Services are
provided at no cost to eligible families.
Contact Information
The Early Intervention Program is located at
452 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Call
814-333-5040 or 1-800-531-3726 for more
information. For referrals call
814-333-8793. Hours are Monday through
Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crawford County Early
Intervention Program?
The Early Intervention Program is a
family-centered, free, and confidential
program. Our services are available to
families living in Crawford County whose
young children, under the age of three,
demonstrate delays in one or more areas of
development. Eligible children receive help
from therapists to reach their full
potentials while parents/caregivers learn
hands-on strategies and techniques to best
meet each child's unique needs.
Does my child need Early Intervention
Program Services?
Anyone may call the Early Intervention
Program Service Coordinator or visit our
office (814-333-8793). A service coordinator
will thoroughly explain Early Intervention
Program services and will meet with you and
your child to complete a developmental
screening. The screening will help to
determine if your child should be referred
to the program. Children referred will be
assessed by appropriate specialist/therapist
to determine individual strengths and needs.
What does Early Intervention provide?
Any child who is eligible for Early
Intervention Program services can receive
family focused therapies in the home, at the
child's daycare, or another community
setting in which the child regularly
participates. Parents/caregivers are the
child's first and most important teachers,
so they are involved with each therapy
session. Intervention services for your
child depends upon your family's needs.
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Early Intervention
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