Early Intervention

Our Early Intervention services offer a comprehensive, research-based program for children from birth to 5 years of age who are diagnosed with a developmental delay or who may be considered at risk of delay.

The ESNorCal Early Intervention program uses a routine-based and family-guided intervention model to structure and guide our pedagogy and overall philosophy. This means that we believe parents and families are the most essential component of a child’s life and development and we therefore work alongside the family to provide individualized treatment to our clients as a team!

Early Intervention services are provided in the child’s natural environment, including the child’s home or in the community. Our Early Intervention program contracts exclusively with the local Regional Centers of Northern California to best serve all families.

Program Components

Our program is individualized to meet the unique needs of each child and family using advanced research and evidence-based developmental practices to provide a high quality level of intervention.

The program addresses the child’s overall development, including receptive and expressive language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, social-emotional, self-help skills, and family goals. The Early Interventionists collaborate with parents and Regional Center staff to address the child’s unique developmental needs and create an individualized plan to meet their objectives.

Types of Services

Based on individual assessments, children enrolled in the program may be eligible for services including:

• Free developmental screenings and assessments
• Home-based intervention
• Parent education and coaching
• Learning Focus Groups for pre-school preparedness
• Infant Massage Training
• Collaborative consultation with schools, childcare, agencies, clinics and other service providers
• Family Guided Routines-Based Intervention Model

Developmental assessments and monitoring are ongoing throughout the program. Every six months, a progress report is submitted to the Regional Center to track the child’s progress in therapy. The frequency and types of services a child receives are based on the child’s and family’s needs. 

What is the Goal of Early Intervention?

We aspire to support parents and families in the development of a rich, nurturing environment as well as the development of dyadic relationships between child and parent/caregiver. Our ultimate goal here at ESNorCal is to provide each child the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, whatever that may look like!

Download the Parent Guidebook for Early Intervention

Our EI Guidebook includes information on:

• ESNorCal Clinical Services
• Programs ESNorCal provides
• Early Intervention (EI) treatments
• Your role in treatment planning

For more information, please contact us using the link above or by emailing [email protected]