What is Early Intervention?

Early Intervention provides services and supports to families with children who have developmental delays. Supports are based on the unique strengths and needs of the child and family to enhance the child’s development. Supports are designed to:

• Answer questions about your child’s development
• Assist you and your child throughout daily routines at home and in the community
• Enhance your child’s development and educational growth
• Support your child to become more independent
• Provide awareness in the community about the gifts and abilities of all children
• Prevent costly intervention in the future

How do I know if my child needs Early Intervention?

If you or your doctor is concerned about any area of your child’s development, your child can have a developmental evaluation to determine if he/she is eligible for Early Intervention. A child is eligible for Early Intervention if they have a 25% delay in one or more of the five primary areas of development below:

• Physical Development-Ability to move, see, and hear
• Communication Development-Ability to talk, express needs
• Social and emotional development-Ability to relate to others
• Self help (or adaptive skills)-Ability to eat, dress, and take care of themselves
• Cognitive development-Ability to think and learn

How do I contact my Early Intervention office?

Call Lancaster County Early Intervention at (717) 399-7323
150 North Queen Street, Suite 517, Lancaster, PA 17603
MHMREarlyInt@co.lancaster.pa.us

Lancaster County Early Intervention Video

This video is an overview of the Early Intervention Department and focuses on 3 of the essential concepts that guide Early Intervention supports to families. These concepts are Natural Environment, Routines-Based Intervention, and Coaching.

Early Intervention Introduction Video