Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) serves families of children living in Maple Ridge and in Pitt Meadows who have confirmed or suspected developmental delays or disorders until they enter school, this program provides the same services. The program is largely funded by the BC government. Services within the programs include:
Occupation therapists help children with self-care skills (such as dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming), perceptual and sensory development; fine motor development; and play skills. They also help with the provision of adaptive equipment such as splints and specialized seating.
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapists help children with their mobility and gross motor skills. They work with children to assess and improve their strength, balance, and coordination when impacted by orthopedic and/or neurological conditions. Their goal is to enable a child to participate maximally in everyday activities and in recreation. Physiotherapists also obtain appropriate mobility equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and adapted bicycles for children who need them.
Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-Language therapists/pathologists assess the communication abilities of infants and young children for receptive and expressive language, vocabulary, voice, articulation, phonology, resonance, and fluency. Appropriate intervention is then provided individually or in a group setting.
Occupation therapists help children with self-care skills (such as dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming), perceptual and sensory development; fine motor development; and play skills. They also help with the provision of adaptive equipment such as splints and specialized seating.
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapists help children with their mobility and gross motor skills. They work with children to assess and improve their strength, balance, and coordination when impacted by orthopedic and/or neurological conditions. Their goal is to enable a child to participate maximally in everyday activities and in recreation. Physiotherapists also obtain appropriate mobility equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and adapted bicycles for children who need them.
Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-Language therapists/pathologists assess the communication abilities of infants and young children for receptive and expressive language, vocabulary, voice, articulation, phonology, resonance, and fluency. Appropriate intervention is then provided individually or in a group setting.
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Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual / Developmental Disability
Age
0-5
Eligibility
Who can refer to the Early Intervention Program (EIP)?
Anyone can refer to the EIP Program including the family, social services agencies, physicians, any other professionals, daycare, and preschool providers. The family must be aware of the referral and a Request for Service form must be completed. The form can be downloaded and returned, by email, fax, or dropped off at the Centre.
What happens once a referral is made?
For referrals to the Early Intervention Program (EIP), the Admin Coordinator (AC) will make the first contact with new families who are referred for more than one therapy service. Typically, the AC will phone the parents within two weeks of receiving the referral. The AC will then share this information with the Therapy Department Directors and will coordinate a date for the Initial Consultation (IC). For children being referred for only one therapy service, a therapist will be in contact with the family within two weeks of receiving the referral to arrange a time for an Initial Consultation (IC).
How are Early Intervention services provided?
EIP services are developed individually, based on the unique needs of each child and their family, considering the availability of our resources. We work in collaboration with several community partners and resources, such as Public Health Nurses, Infant Development Consultants, Supported Child Development Consultants, Paediatricians, parks and recreational programs, preschools, and daycare programs. Services may be delivered in a variety of ways, including individual therapy, small groups, consultation to parents and caregivers, and parent training and education programs.
Anyone can refer to the EIP Program including the family, social services agencies, physicians, any other professionals, daycare, and preschool providers. The family must be aware of the referral and a Request for Service form must be completed. The form can be downloaded and returned, by email, fax, or dropped off at the Centre.
What happens once a referral is made?
For referrals to the Early Intervention Program (EIP), the Admin Coordinator (AC) will make the first contact with new families who are referred for more than one therapy service. Typically, the AC will phone the parents within two weeks of receiving the referral. The AC will then share this information with the Therapy Department Directors and will coordinate a date for the Initial Consultation (IC). For children being referred for only one therapy service, a therapist will be in contact with the family within two weeks of receiving the referral to arrange a time for an Initial Consultation (IC).
How are Early Intervention services provided?
EIP services are developed individually, based on the unique needs of each child and their family, considering the availability of our resources. We work in collaboration with several community partners and resources, such as Public Health Nurses, Infant Development Consultants, Supported Child Development Consultants, Paediatricians, parks and recreational programs, preschools, and daycare programs. Services may be delivered in a variety of ways, including individual therapy, small groups, consultation to parents and caregivers, and parent training and education programs.
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