The Child Development Specialist (also known as Early Interventionist or Infant Stimulation) represents a discipline that uses an approach to therapy which encompasses both prevention and intervention. This specialty includes evaluating a child’s developmental status, planning and coordinating an intervention program, providing direct counseling for children and their families, advising parents, and collaborating and consulting with other child service providers.
Our Child Development Specialists create a nurturing and supportive environment to foster children’s capacity to explore and learn. Through games, play, music, art exploration and family education, the Child Development Specialists facilitate the child in reaching his or her highest potential across the 5 developmental areas of cognitive, social, gross motor, fine motor, and language skills.
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Our Child Development Specialists assist:
children that are experiencing the following challenges:
- Behavioral issues
- Poor attention span and difficulties in focusing
- Difficulties with following directions
- Listening skills
- Comprehension and cognitive challenges
- Delayed language skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Social Skills challenges with communication and interaction
- Difficulties with coordination
- Body awareness and sensory differences
parents and families that are experiencing the following issues:
- Parenting insecurities
- Difficulties in family dynamic
- Difficulties dealing with a special needs child
- Struggling to establish healthy routines for the family
- Advocacy and resources