The Early Intervention Program provides services to families and children with developmental delays and disabilities from birth to three years of age. Our main goal is to provide parents/caregivers with the information they need to help their child reach his/her potential in all areas of development. The developmental services focus on gross motor, fine motor, receptive and expressive communication, cognitive, adaptive and/or social emotional skills, based on the individual needs of each child and family. Additionally, we provide parent education and support. Services are provided in homes, day care centers and our own center. Through structured play activities and daily living functions, families learn to understand and improve their child’s overall development.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Early Intervention Program recognizes that providing appropriate, individualized and comprehensive services to children with developmental delays and disabling conditions is an integral and essential part of the total care that these children and their parents require. We recognize that assisting children and their families develop effective ways of adapting to their limitations as early as possible is essential.
The best time to begin intervention is from birth to three years since these important first years form the foundation for all future learning. The staff is committed to meeting the individual developmental needs of children and their families and collaborating with other agencies to provide comprehensive services in an appropriate developmentally stimulating, natural environment. We strive to facilitate smooth transitions to preschool as the children near the age of three.
We recognize that the families are the most important caregivers, providers and teachers of their children, and are the people who will provide lifelong support. Involving families in all parts of the program enhance their vital role in maximizing their child’s potential is essential.
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St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
973-754-2135
