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Provides early intervention specialists who offer strategies and information to parents or caregivers so they can support, encourage and challenge their child to progress in his or her development.

Provide program for expectant mothers, newborns, infants and toddlers that provides free health and developmental services in order to promote physical and mental health for children. All expectant mothers and children under the age of 3 and their families are eligible to recieve the services and benefits of the program.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Early Intervention provides services and supports to infants and toddlers, birth through age two, with developmental delays or disabilities. It is part of a comprehensive, collaborative, coordinated and family-centered system designed to meet the individual developmental needs of young children and to meet the needs of the family. The focus is to enhance a child’s development in the most natural environment as possible. Our program believes in a family-centered and supportive and developmental atmosphere where the parents/caregivers are the first and most important teachers in their child’s life.

Provides services to parents of infants and toddlers with delays.

Offers comprehensive diagnostic services and intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism. Service includes developing a individual plan that uses a variety of behavioral techniques to increase appropriate behaviors and to decrease or eliminate interfering behaviors. Parental involvement for children of any age, but particularly for infants and toddlers, is a integral part of the treatment.

Early Intervention is part of the Early Childhood department of Developmental Disabilities of Clark County. We provide services for children from birth through two years of age. We also have Service and Support Administrators who work with kids age three to five. Our commitment is to provide quality services for your child and family. We partner with you to promote your child’s participation in daily activities. Parent involvement is crucial in all aspects of the child’s success. Our team is made up of service coordinators, developmental specialists, a speech pathologist, a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist. Each team member has training and experience working with children who have a variety of needs, including hearing and vision loss, Autism, language delays, Down syndrome, limited mobility and more. We will help build your family’s capacity to care for your child and promote his/her growth and development in natural environments. Our program is highly effective, with about 50% of the children receiving our services no longer needing them upon entering preschool. Early Childhood is funded by the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County levy and the State’s early intervention program.

Provides participants with a structured day of activities in a safe environment; breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; for persons with Alzheimer's, a related disorder, or frail elderly. Transportation available.

Deaf Community Resource Center offers various programs including: Vocational Services. Case Management and Support Services. Early Intervention for Hearing loss birth to age 3.Sign Language Classes. Social and peer interaction for deaf and hard of hearing youth and their families. Family to family support.

The Early Intervention Program serves children birth to three years of age who have been diagnosed with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. If the child is eligible, highly trained Fairway staff assists the parents in designing home services to meet the needs of the child and family. Since parents, family and caregivers are the first and most important teachers in a child’s life, they are actively involved in learning new techniques to assist their child. The staff, child, family and friends join forces and create a team. Services are confidential, available to families at no cost and are tailored to meet the family’s needs as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan. On-going support may include: - Development Screenings and Updates - Home Activities - Child Development Information - Speech and Language Services - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Family Resources - Transitioning Supports - Consultative Guidance - Parent Training.

Provides services designed to meet the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development and to meet the developmental needs of young children.

Offers Early Intervention services for birth through 2 years with a disability or at risk, preschool for children 3-5 years with a disability and school programming for children 6-22 years with multiple handicaps.

Provides education for children who have developmental disabilities. Opportunities are designed to enhance children’s creativity, expand problem solving strategies, challenge gross and fine motor skills, broaden social experiences, expand communication and play skills, increase independence and build self confidence.

Offers a group-oriented, facility-based program for children 12-36 months of age with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. Services include educational and therapeutic services, daily use of play yard, individualized family services plan, transportation, in-home visits and transitions to a pre-school setting. Students work with physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Provides coordinated services to parents/guardians of children with disabilities from birth-age 3.

Provides intensive intervention through small group and individual instruction to prepare children with Autism for Kindergarten.

Provides a variety of education programs through public and parochial schools; programs include special education, tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention, before and after school and summer enrichment and extended learning, youth employment services, and preschool services.

Early intervention (EI) is designed to stimulate development early in life to provide children the opportunity to maximize their abilities. Early Intervention serves children from birth to three years of age who have been evaluated and found eligible for services. A Service Coordinator assisst families with linkages to specialized services.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

Provides coordinated services to parents/guardians of children with disabilities from birth-age 3.

Early Intervention provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers to age 3 with a developmental delay, disability or a medical condition likely to result in a delay. If you have questions about your child’s development, we will arrange for your child to be assessed and/or evaluated in your home to determine eligibility and need for services. There is no charge to you for the evaluation/ assessment or ongoing services provided by our Board if needed.

Provides a family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Offers trained professional home visitors who offer guidance, information, developmental delay screening, and support for parents on various topics including: - Healthy pregnancies. - Baby and child health. - Breastfeeding. - Nutrition. - Immunizations. - Child growth and development. - Discipline. - Toilet training. - Child safety. - Household safety.

Early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. The early childhood education program is designed to meet the needs of the children at their levels of ability. A group-oriented, facility-based program is offered for children 18-36 months of age. An individual plan is developed for each child and his/her family, outlining goals to be focused on over the course of the school year. A variety of services help children achieve their goals, including: Educational and therapeutic services; Daily use of a fully accessible play yard and/or gross motor room; Weekly use of Easter Seals warm water, therapeutic pool; Individual family service plans; Transportation to those who could otherwise not attend; In-home visits throughout the school year; and Transition to a preschool setting. Classroom size is limited to eight children with one certified teacher and teacher's assistant per classroom. Students also work with trained physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as aquatic specialists.

Offers support and information for parents, guardians, and families of persons of any age with Down Syndrome and other related disabilities.

Children enrolled in Starlight's preschool program attend up to 4 full days a week. Transportation, adaptive physical education, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing services are available to meet the individual needs of the students. The unique feature of the pre-school program is that it is designed to serve typically developing children together with children who have disabilities. The Starlight pre-school program provides opportunities for challenge, stimulation, understanding, and acceptance among children. Community agencies and the schools of Muskingum County are working together to provide a quality preschool program at Starlight. The pre-school program is guided by two basic facts: - Learning is an active process. - Children need nurturing and support to experience their own development timetable without expectations of conformity to a particular program or single group. Teachers guide children through active exploration and interactions with adults, other children, and materials. Play-based choices enrich the learning process through a wide range of learning experiences.