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FACT SHEET: EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES: (BIRTH-AGE 3) FACT SHEET

Children develop at different paces, but there are developmental milestones that children should reach by certain times during the first three years of their lives. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Track developmental milestones using CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." resources.

 Contact Early Intervention if:

there are concerns about a child’s development and/or

your child has a diagnosis with a high probability of developmental delay

For Factsheet click on EI Factsheet

 As a parent or caregiver, you may see your child behave in a way that doesn’t make sense and ask yourself, “Why does she keep doing that?” It can be very frustrating, especially when it seems like it should be easy for your child to figure out on her own a more appropriate way to behave. In moments like this, it is important to remember that children continue to use a behavior because it works! Your child’s behavior is a powerful communication tool that she uses to tell you what she needs or wants.

Click on Understanding behavior

https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/backpack/BackpackConnection_behavior_understand-meaning.pdf

The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is leading in the creation of opportunities for people with an intellectual or developmental disability to live full and valued lives in all aspects of society.

They are a provincial, non-profit organization that works on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families. They work to ensure that people with an intellectual or developmental disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.