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Development delays
Young children learn and develop differently. One baby might walk earlier than another, while another baby might talk first. Often these differences will even out.
Click 'Learn Now' below for signs that your infant or toddler may need extra help. If you have concerns about your baby's development, the earlier you get help the better. Early help does make a difference!
Diagnosed condition with a high probability of delay
Some children are born with or develop a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay. Examples include Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, vision impairment, and other diagnosed conditions recognized by the New York State Early Intervention Program.
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The eiFamilies website is part of the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project at the Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center. The Family Initiative Coordination Services Project is sponsored by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Early Intervention.
Early Intervention
Overview
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how a child communicates, interacts with others, and plays. Children with ASD may also have differences in behavior and in how they respond to sounds, sights, touch, or other sensory experiences. Every child with ASD is different and has their own strengths and needs.
Communication Disorder
Communication disorders affect how a child understands and uses language, speech, and other forms of communication. Some children may have difficulty understanding what others say. Others may have trouble using words, sounds, gestures, or other ways to communicate their wants, needs, ideas, and feelings.
Professionals often talk about two parts of communication:
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is present at birth and affects each child differently.
Children with Down syndrome may reach developmental milestones later than other children. They may need extra support with communication, learning, movement, and everyday skills. Every child with Down syndrome has their own strengths and abilities.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect how a child hears sounds and develops communication and language skills. Hearing loss may be present at birth or develop during early childhood. Every child with hearing loss is different and has their own strengths and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Early Childhood Direction Centers
The Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDC) provide free confidential information and referral for families and professionals about services for young children with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities.
Parent Training & Information Centers
NY Region 1 Collaborative is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Parent to Parent NYS
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide organization that helps families connect with other families. The Parent Matching Program is the foundation of Parent to Parent and is used to link parents on a one-to-one basis with Support Parents who have a child with a chronic illness or disability.
New York State Special Education Parent Centers
There are 14 Special Education Parent Centers across New York State. These centers will provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, and strategies...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a program called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” This program improves early identification of children with developmental delays and disabilities by promoting parent-engaged developmental monitoring and facilitating early action on concerns. This initiative encourages parents and providers to learn the signs of healthy development, monitor every child’s early development, and take action when there is a concern. The program offers free checklists and other tools to make developmental monitoring practical and easy.
Among the tools this program offers are free developmental checklists, a Milestone Tracker App, a milestone moments booklet, free children’s books, tips sheets, training resources and customizable promotional materials, to name a few. You may find more information and explore these and other free resources offered through this program, by visiting: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/
