High Risk Program Services
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The High Risk Program provides the basis for prevention and optimal growth at the earliest stages of development. This home based service includes reinforcement of therapy, parent education and support.
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Additional services provided through this program include assistive technology, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, family training, counseling and home visits, medical, audio logical, psychological, social work, service coordination, vision, special instruction, speech pathology and transportation.
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Inclusion training is offered to day care centers, school systems and other community programs. Visual & educational tools are used to promote sensitivity towards the involvement of persons with disabilities in both children and teachers.
If you have an infant with a developmental delay/disability please call:
CHILD FIND at 1-800-543-3098
Services Provided
The Infant & Toddler Program provides early intervention services to children ages birth to three years old who have significant developmental delays or diagnosed mental or physical conditions which are likely to result in delays. Initial comprehensive evaluations and ongoing developmental assessments as well as speech, physical, and occupational therapies, special instruction, family training, and social/psychological services are provided to stimulate learning and to support and empower families. The Infant & Toddler Program also provides technological equipment used for assistance, such as splints, walkers and augmentative communication devices. Transition into the public schools’ preschool special education programs or other appropriate placement is also provided. Music Therapy is offered for any family wishing to participate with their child each week and meetings of Parent Perspective, a family support group for current as well as former ITP families, are held monthly.
Consumer Satisfaction Results
Parent Satisfaction is surveyed by the Alabama Early Intervention System during the Provider Appraisal Review. Our most recent survey indicated a 91% rate of satisfaction among parents.
Positive Feedback
Many families expressed their appreciation and thanks to program staff for the services and assistance provided to their child and family when the child transitioned out of the program at the age of three.
Accomplishments For the Year
Two new gait trainers were added and a second music therapy class was begun to meet needs of families. PECS (picture exchange communication system) was implemented with great success. Staff assisted many families with accessing services outside of the Arc, including Individual and Family Support, TASC (Technology Assistance for Special Consumers), and clinics.
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Children's Music Therapy and 2006 Easter Party.