Provides early intervention support services for families with children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Services provided may include interventions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/communication therapy.

Provides testing for genetic or metabolic disorders, such as Byler's Disease, Cohen Syndrome, Prolidase Deficiency, PKU, etc. Prepares and coordinates a treatment plan for the patient, which can involve multiple agencies and hospitals. Special attention is paid to the Amish community, who account for a larger proportion of the rare genetic and metabolic diseases.

Provides coordinated services to parents/guardians of children with disabilities from birth-age 3.

Early intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months of age with developmental delays or a medical diagnosis likely to result in developmental delay or disability. Provide service coordination, developmental screening, evaluation and assessment and EI services delivered through a Primary Service Provide model of coaching and learning.

Deaf Community Resource Center offers various programs including: Vocational Services. Case Management and Support Services. Early Intervention for Hearing loss birth to age 3.Sign Language Classes. Social and peer interaction for deaf and hard of hearing youth and their families. Family to family support.

Early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. The early childhood education program is designed to meet the needs of the children at their levels of ability. A group-oriented, facility-based program is offered for children 18-36 months of age. An individual plan is developed for each child and his/her family, outlining goals to be focused on over the course of the school year. A variety of services help children achieve their goals, including: Educational and therapeutic services; Daily use of a fully accessible play yard and/or gross motor room; Weekly use of Easter Seals warm water, therapeutic pool; Individual family service plans; Transportation to those who could otherwise not attend; In-home visits throughout the school year; and Transition to a preschool setting. Classroom size is limited to eight children with one certified teacher and teacher's assistant per classroom. Students also work with trained physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as aquatic specialists.

Providing classroom programming for children 18 months to kindergarten entry with identified areas of developmental concerns.

Interpreting, captioning, case management, advocacy, life skills, assistive listening devices, sign language, classes for public and family members of the Deaf, Youth Enrichment and Recreation Club, school and summer programs, college internships.

Interpreting, captioning, case management, advocacy, life skills, assistive listening devices, sign language, classes for public and family members of the Deaf, Youth Enrichment and Recreation Club, school and summer programs, college internships.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Provides health and development services for expectant parents, newborns, infants, and toddlers. Services are deisned with family's concerns and goals. Provides a gas voucher for medical appointments as a last resort to clients. Partnered with Richland County Youth and Family Council.

Offers comprehensive diagnostic services and intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism. Service includes developing a individual plan that uses a variety of behavioral techniques to increase appropriate behaviors and to decrease or eliminate interfering behaviors. Parental involvement for children of any age, but particularly for infants and toddlers, is a integral part of the treatment.

Provide early intervention service coordinates services to promote children's growth and development. Services include evaluation to determine need for ongoing early intervention services, home visits, family support, developmental screenings linkage to community resources including Early Intervention services.

Provides preschool programs for children with disabilities and also for children that are developing typically. Program offers educational experiences based on the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning and Development Standards and works to prepare children and their families for success in Kindergarten and school.

Offers a 12-week parent-centered, early intervention services for young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Services offered virtually (via cell phone, tablet or computer).

Offers Early Intervention services for birth through 2 years with a disability or at risk, preschool for children 3-5 years with a disability and school programming for children 6-22 years with multiple handicaps.

Children enrolled in Starlight's preschool program attend up to 4 full days a week. Transportation, adaptive physical education, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing services are available to meet the individual needs of the students. The unique feature of the pre-school program is that it is designed to serve typically developing children together with children who have disabilities. The Starlight pre-school program provides opportunities for challenge, stimulation, understanding, and acceptance among children. Community agencies and the schools of Muskingum County are working together to provide a quality preschool program at Starlight. The pre-school program is guided by two basic facts: - Learning is an active process. - Children need nurturing and support to experience their own development timetable without expectations of conformity to a particular program or single group. Teachers guide children through active exploration and interactions with adults, other children, and materials. Play-based choices enrich the learning process through a wide range of learning experiences.

Early Intervention is a program for children under the age of three who have a developmental delay or a diagnosis that puts them at a significant risk of developing a delay. There are new eligibility requirements for Help Me Grow Early Intervention: - If you are referring a child with a medical diagnosis that impacts development, that child may already be eligible for HMG. We will contact the child's physician and request that required forms be completed. Early Intervention staff will complete an assessment to determine need for early intervention services. - If you are referring a child you suspect may have a developmental delay, the early intervention staff will screen the child and if indicated, will evaluate him/her to determine eligibility and need for services. To be eligible for HMG, a child must have a 1.5 standard deviation below the mean in one or more of the developmental domains: adaptive, cognitive, communication, physical or social/emotional. Early Intervention is provided by Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Provides and array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to death.

Provides a program that helps parents learn more about their child's abilities, make decisions about goals for their child, and discover ways to encourage their child's growth and development.

The Early Intervention Program serves children birth to three years of age who have been diagnosed with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. If the child is eligible, highly trained Fairway staff assists the parents in designing home services to meet the needs of the child and family. Since parents, family and caregivers are the first and most important teachers in a child’s life, they are actively involved in learning new techniques to assist their child. The staff, child, family and friends join forces and create a team. Services are confidential, available to families at no cost and are tailored to meet the family’s needs as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan. On-going support may include: - Development Screenings and Updates - Home Activities - Child Development Information - Speech and Language Services - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Family Resources - Transitioning Supports - Consultative Guidance - Parent Training.

Early intervention (EI) is designed to stimulate development early in life to provide children the opportunity to maximize their abilities. Early Intervention serves children from birth to three years of age who have been evaluated and found eligible for services. A Service Coordinator assisst families with linkages to specialized services.

Provides services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

Provides a family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Offers trained professional home visitors who offer guidance, information, developmental delay screening, and support for parents on various topics including: - Healthy pregnancies. - Baby and child health. - Breastfeeding. - Nutrition. - Immunizations. - Child growth and development. - Discipline. - Toilet training. - Child safety. - Household safety.

Offers individualized services for infants and toddlers who have a developmental delay or disability. Provides services to identify gaps in development and then create a plan to support the child's learning.