Early Intervention

Early Intervention

Early Intervention services provide the support young children may need to help reach important developmental milestones through their daily activities in the home, childcare, and/or community settings. Our Early Intervention services are provided by highly qualified Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Specialized Instructors.

Program Offered for:

Achievement Center of LECOM Health – Birth – 3 – Phone: (814) 459-2755 ext.1

Referral Process:

1. Physicians, families, daycare providers, etc. can refer a child to Erie County Care Management (ECCM) – Phone: (814) 528-0660 – for an assessment to determine if the child is eligible for Early Intervention.
2. ECCM Service Coordinators will schedule an assessment.
3. If the child is deemed to have met eligibility criteria, the ECCM Service Coordinator will create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
4. The family is then asked to choose a provider. The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is a provider. 
5. ECCM will then make contact with the provider chosen by the family.

Contact Information:

Erie County Care Management – eriecare@eccaremgt.org or call (814) 528-0600.
Achievement Center of LECOM Health – Earlylntervention@achievementctr.org or call (814) 459-2755 ext. 1