Services
Speech Therapy
Enhancing Communication Skills
Speech Therapy is the part of early intervention to help a child develop in the areas of communication, language, eating, and oral motor development. The Speech Therapist conducts evaluations and consultations and provide ongoing services to enhance receptive and expressive communication and oral motor skills. The therapist will help families identify techniques to help gain skills throughout daily routines.
Occupational Therapy
Boosting Daily Functionality
Occupational therapy is the part of early intervention concerned with helping children to learn to better perform self help and adaptive skills. The therapist may address development in the areas of eating, getting dressed, sensory processing, and fine and gross motor skills. In early intervention, an Occupational Therapist provides interventions which build on a child's unique strengths and interests to help her safely explore her environment and engage in family activities.
Physical Therapy
Unlocking Movement & Potential
Physical Therapists work with children who have various developmental disabilities and motor delays. Their focus is to model and teach families and caregivers the necessary tools to help a child achieve quality and active participation in his home and community. Physical Therapists may focus on strengthening, mobility, balance, coordination, and safety.
Special Instruction
Supporting Overall Growth & Development
Special Instruction addresses a child's overall growth and development. Special Instructors work with families and children to reach their goals in a variety of areas, including play skills, behavior management, social interaction, cognitive development, and language acquisition. Special Instruction supports families and children during the activities and routines that are most challenging to them. This type of therapy can occur across many settings with a variety of methods and materials. Special Instructors also advocate and assist families in accessing community resources and programs based on their needs.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Related Services
Building Skills for a Brighter Future
Kids and Family Early Intervention Agency provide ASD related services to children who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Additionally, we address the behaviors and skills of children who have characteristics similar to or associated with Autism who have not been diagnosed by a trained pediatrician or licensed mental health professional. ASD related services are specially designed, team oriented services that concentrate on helping the child and family manage behavior and acquire skills to improve developmental outcomes in all areas (speech, cognition, socio-emotional, adaptive, and physical).
ABA Therapy
Building Skills & Reducing Challenging Behaviors
Kids and Family Early Intervention Agency provides one to one services both to children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and/or to children that are struggling with skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction. The ABA therapist works under the guidance and supervision of a Behavior Specialist or BCBA to implement strategies using behavior analytic principles to help the clients meet their individualized goals and increase prosocial behavior.
Behavior Consultation
Creating Positive Support Plans
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support individuals with behavioral challenges, particularly in educational and therapeutic settings. This role involves assessing behavior, creating intervention plans, and working closely with clients, families, and other professionals to promote positive behavioral outcomes and enhance overall quality of life.
Social Work
Connecting families with resources
Social workers in Kids and Family play a pivotal role in connecting families with essential resources and support. They help navigate the complexities of accessing vital services, including rent assistance, food banks, and clothing and diaper requests. Additionally, they provide guidance on a range of autism-specific resources, ensuring families have the tools and information needed for effective support and development.
We are here to help your child
Early Intervention services are 100% Free.
Wondering if your child would benefit from early intervention services?
If you live in Philadelphia and your infant, toddler or child displays a 25% or greater delay in any area of development (physical, cognitive, social, self-care, speech) you may be eligible for free therapy provided at home, daycare, or a community location, such as a park or restaurant.