Early Start Inc

As New York City became the global epicenter of the #coronavirus pandemic last spring, the number of infants and toddlers referred for #earlyevaluations due to possible disabilities plummeted, according to an analysis of city data released Friday. https://www.thecity.nyc//drop-in-nyc-early-intervention-se

As part of Autism Awareness Month, every week, we will be sharing #WednesdayWisdom around #autisim in the month of April. Today, we highlight just how much early intervention services can change your child's developmental trajectory. At Early Start, our goal is to provide boys and girls the help and support they need to flourish. Please visit our site to learn more: http://www.earlystartinc.com/ Early Start is an approved provider of early intervention services in agreement w...ith the NYS Dept of Health. All services are provided at no-out-of-pocket-cost to parents, but health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement for eligible children and their families. Eligibility for early intervention services is determined by state approved evaluators under contract with NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. All services for eligible children are identified in collaboration with parents and authorized by NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. Parents are responsible for fees incurred when early intervention services are provided in child care settings or community locations. See more

Across the state, 400 fewer children were referred to early-intervention services in 2020 than in 2019, said Nancy Lucci, who runs the #earlyintervention program in the Exeter area through Waypoint. Lucci said in almost 15 years, she has never seen the number of referrals drop. We’re concerned that there are children out there we could be helping that are not coming to us in the usual ways, Lucci said. What starts out as a slight delay could end up being a more long-term delay and or disability. https://www.unionleader.com//article_94478210-9c63-5c3b-96

This article from Autism Parenting Magazine walks you through the feelings you may experience if your child has recently been diagnosed with #autism. https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/adjusting-autism-d/

If you (or someone you know) is in Brooklyn or Staten Island and are a: * Speech Therapist * Occupational Therapist * Physical Therapist... * Special Instructor * ABA Therapist Please go to to this link to learn more about working for Early Start! http://www.earlystartinc.com/careers/

A new study finds people with 1 of 4 genetic conditions have an increased chance of #autism, but may not receive the evaluation, care, and services they need early enough in life. https://www.healthline.com//genetic-disorders-and-autism-m #earlyintervention

If you’re concerned about your child’s development, or if you are concerned about #downsyndrome, global #developmentaldelays, #speechdelays, #motordelays, etc., pursuing an assessment about any developmental concerns can make all of the difference for both you AND your child. Please request an evaluation by dialing 311 and request Early Start's Early Intervention. Click here to learn more: http://www.earlystartinc.com/ . . . Early Start is an approved provider of early inter...vention services in agreement with the NYS Dept of Health. All services are provided at no-out-of-pocket-cost to parents, but health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement for eligible children and their families. Eligibility for early intervention services is determined by state approved evaluators under contract with NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. All services for eligible children are identified in collaboration with parents and authorized by NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. Parents are responsible for fees incurred when early intervention services are provided in child care settings or community locations. See more

It's the final post in our December Wednesday series on your #childsmilestones. Congratulations! You officially have a toddler! If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves - Please feel free to contact us to learn more OR you can request an evaluation by dialing 311 and asking for Early Start's Early Intervention.

A clinician spoke to 12 News to clear some of the myths on #autism and on the importance of #earlyintervention. https://bronx.news12.com/clinician-clears-myths-on-autism-a #children #autismawareness

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Early Start is committed to help inform and encourage the families we meet and our communities to celebrate differences, and become more inclusive of individuals with autism. This month, we will be sharing quotes and facts around autism. We hope you'll do your part to help educate and promote acceptance of those on the #autistcspectrum.