Early Childhood Intervention
This website is a place for families who are facing
challenges pertaining to their child's development and
growth.
It is a place to find answers and practical
suggestions. That's what Early Intervention Support is all
about.
Whether a family has a child with a challenging behavior,
a disability or developmental issue, childhood is short - it
should be savored and enjoyed.
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We understand developmental milestones and the challenges
of Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time
with families understanding the inner workings of childhood
routines and interactions. Ask us about your child today!
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Bug Safety Tips
Summer is in full swing and vacations, picnics and BBQ's mean
exposure to insects for your family.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends the following Bug Safety Tips to keep your children comfortable
and bite/sting free this summer:
- Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child.
- Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools
of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
- Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery
prints.
- To remove a visible stinger from skin, gently scrape it off
horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail.
- Combination sunscreen/insect repellent products should be avoided
because sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, but the insect
repellent should not be reapplied.
- Insect repellents containing DEET are most effective against ticks,
which can transmit Lyme Disease, and mosquitoes, which can transmit West
Nile Virus and other viruses. The current CDC and AAP recommendation for
children over 2 months of age is to use 30 percent DEET.
- DEET should not be used on children under 2 months of age.
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Get more information on DEET
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
More Tips about Child Safety
Parenting Tips in Other Areas IncludeLearn More About Early InterventionTherapy OptionsThankfully, there are many ways to deal with childhood developmental
delays and behaviors. These include in-home services, outpatient (you take
your child to a clinic), inpatient (following injury or surgery) and school
based services. Which type of therapy should you choose? Visit our Therapy Options
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