Early Intervention & Preschool Services
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The WCCHS Early Intervention and Preschool Program Provides
Who Can Receive Services?
Services are provided at no cost to families for children who meet established eligibility criteria.How to Arrange Services
Children must be referred for an evaluation in order to obtain services. For children ages birth through three, initial referral is through the Early Intervention Program. In Wyoming County, this is administered by the Wyoming County Youth Bureau. For children ages three through five, initial contact must be made with the Committee on Preschool Special Education in the child’s local school district.
Therapies Available
Early help can make a difference to young children experiencing delays in their development. The following services are available for children birth through five through Wyoming County Community Health System.Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-language therapy assists a child in improving communication skills in a variety of areas:Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps a child to improve fine motor skills. By improving coordination, strength, perception, sensory integration, oral-motor skills, and adapting materials, improvement may be seen in feeding, eye-hand coordination and manipulation of items such as utensils, writing tools, scissors, clothing and toys.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps a child to improve gross motor skills. By improving balance, strength, coordination, body awareness and range of motion, improvement may been seen in safer movements, improved functional skills such as sitting, walking, and running, increased success with activities such as riding toys and playground equipment and better stability when doing table activities.
Special Education
Special Education teachers address the areas of cognitive, social and self-help skills. Cognitive skills involve problem solving and early academic concepts such as colors, shapes and numbers. Social skills focus on improving behavior and getting along and interacting with other children. Self help skills address areas such as feeding, dressing and toileting.Location of Services
Our staff has the flexibility to provide services in homes, day cares, preschools and any other locations that may be convenient for families. Services can also be provided at our Early Intervention and Preschool Office.
For more information contact:
Early Intervention & Preschool Services