Birth-5 Home & Community-Based Early Intervention Services
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KenCrest invites families of children receiving early intervention services to visit this page for important information. Review all of KenCrest’s Early Intervention service options. Check back often for upcoming events and resources! For more information about Early Intervention Services please contact Edie Harrison at edie.harrison@kencrest.org.
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Testimonial Stories
“Despite the world shutting down in this unforeseen time our speech therapist still came through and ensured my son still received the help he needed. The dedication she puts into her work reflects in my son’s daily progression and for this I will always be GRATEFUL.”
“The therapists at KenCrest have been amazing to our son and family. They have given us new techniques and therapies that I have learned to incorporate into our everyday play. I am helping him progress and grow while enjoying new ways to engage with him. We are so thankful for our KenCrest family!”
“I cannot recommend early intervention enough! My son had very few words at 18 months. Denise, with KenCrest, provided Special Instruction for him. She met with him at his daycare every week. Denise communicated with us very well about how his sessions were going and what she was observing at school. She worked closely with our family, providing us with insight for how we could work with him as well. At his next evaluation, it was very evident that she was someone he had come to trust and love.When the pandemic started, we transitioned to virtual therapy sessions at home. Denise had lots of great ideas for games to play at home. She was very attentive and was able to keep my son engaged! When he aged out of early intervention our whole family was sad to not be working with Ms. Denise anymore, but so very happy with all the progress that was made! Early intervention is such a wonderful program, I cannot say enough good things about it.”
Upcoming Events
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Developmental Resources
Early Intervention Information
Family Stress Management
- Home – Sesame Street in Communities – Sesame Street in Communities
- How to Manage Stress with Mindfulness and Meditation – Mindful
Autism Navigator/Baby Navigator Resources for Families
- About Baby Navigator
- Social Communication Check-Up
- Understanding Social Communication Growth Charts
- 16 Gestures by 16 Months
- 16 Actions with Objects by 16 Months
- Webinars – Autism Navigator
Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal (EITA) Resources for Families
Parenting Resources
- Printable Parenting Checklists and Worksheets for common needs and concerns
- Free and Premium Resources | Conscious Discipline
- Parenting • ZERO TO THREE
Additional COVID-19 Specific Information and Resources for Early Intervention
- Why Tele-Early Intervention is a Great Idea for Your Family
- Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care
- Free pregnancy, baby, and toddler support during COVID-19
- Free food distribution sites
- Finding support for every day needs and in crisis situations (2-1-1 SEPA)