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Early Intervention program | News Articles and Press Clips | Educational Courses | Upcoming EventsEarly Intervention ProgramThe New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. First created by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the EIP is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. In New York State, the Early Intervention Program is established in Article 25 of the Public Health Law and has been in effect since July 1, 1993. To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive. Early Intervention ServicesThe Early Intervention Program offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including: • family education and counseling, home visits, and parent support
groups How to Apply for Early InterventionA municipal Early Intervention Official (EIO) designated by the chief elected official of the municipality/county administers the Early Intervention Program locally. Contact your EIO for information about your local program or to refer a child. For information about the statewide program, contact the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention at (518) 473-7016 or e-mail bei@health.state.ny.us. Learn More About the Early Intervention Program• Early Intervention Program Mission
and Goals Early Intervention Program Regulations and Laws• Final
Regulations - Subpart 69-4 (PDF, 192KB, 54pg.)
News Articles and Press ClipsComfort your baby when shifting caregiversBeth Whitehouse - Parental Guidance - April 28 2008 My daughter has recently returned to work and leaves her firstborn, who is
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The Next Attention Deficit Disorder?Claudia Wallis - Time Magazine - December 2007 With a teacher for a mom and a physician's assistant for a dad, Matthew North
had two experts on the case from birth, but his problems baffled them both. "Everything
was hard for Matthew," says Theresa North, of Highland Ranch, Colo. He
didn't speak until he was 3. In school, he'd hide under a desk to escape noise
and activity. He couldn't coordinate his limbs well enough to catch a big beach
ball.
Therapy Center for Children - Early Intervention and MoreAble Newspaper Education, Camps & Recreation Guide - December 2007
Bearded Man in Red Looks ScaryNewsday - December 17, 2007
Levy, Suozzi press for preschool aidNewsday - December 8, 2007
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