Hand In Hand Early Intervention is a service for infants and toddlers with delays in development, diagnosed disabilities or children who are at risk for a developmental delay during the first three years of life. Our program offers quality services and interventions that facilitate growth and development and allow children and families more independence within their community. All services are provided at no cost to the family.
How Hand In Hand Early Intervention is Different
Parents and other caregivers learn how to provide nurturing experiences and environments, facilitating growth and development. Participants receive individual intervention from team members:
- Special Instructors
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapists
- Service Coordinators
These professionals are employed by Hand In Hand and together with the family form the core team of service providers. Each professional is committed to enhancing the life of the child.
Caregiver Training and In-Home Support
Caregiver training and support is the heart of the philosophy that drives the Hand In Hand Early Intervention Program, ensuring that a child’s learning and development opportunities can be maximized as they are naturally occurring throughout the day.
Early Intervention services are most effective if provided in the child’s natural environment including the home, daycare or other community settings. Hand In Hand Early Intervention staff works together with the family to plan appropriate interventions for each child to allow families full access to everyday routines and activities.
Hand In Hand Early Intervention Services:
The following services are available through Hand In Hand Early Intervention as needed:
Service Coordination – Coordinating services for the child and the family and providing assistance in accessing services within the community
Physical Therapy – Services that focus on strength, balance and movement activities such as sitting, crawling and walking
Occupational Therapy – Services that address sensory development, fine motor skills, feeding and play
Speech-Language Therapy – Services that promote communication skills and speech development
Special Instruction – Specialized training through activities promoting skill development and individualized interaction
Home and Daycare Sessions – Visits to family homes and/or community childcare settings to provide support, therapy, and instruction
United Ability’s Early Intervention Program is the largest in the state of Alabama and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Get in Touch
Hand In Hand Early Intervention Program serves the following counties throughout Central Alabama: Jefferson County, Shelby County, Blount County, St. Clair County, and Etowah County.
For more information or to schedule a visit please call 205.944.3939 or email info@unitedability.org.
“The first years of life are crucial to a child's lifelong growth and development. Brain research has proven nurturing in the earliest years is crucial for physical, intellectual and emotional development."