Mom’s instinct is real. Even a first-time mom can detect when something is off with their little one. Don’t ask me how, but we know. Then there are those cases where we find out the day they are born they failed the newborn hearing exam or find out a tung tie is making our nursing goals unattainable. Though we might know something is not going as it should, we don’t always know how soon is too soon to get help or how much time we should give our little ones to master the new skill on their own. If you have questions abut Early Intervention for your child, here are a couple of places you can reach out to within the El Paso area.
PdN CHILDREN’S ECI
Early Childhood Intervention or ECI is a statewide program for families with children, birth to 3, with developmental delays or disabilities. ECI is state and federally funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, P.L. 108-446). Families and professionals work as a team to plan appropriate services based on the unique needs of the child and family.
REGION 19 EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI)
ECI offers direct services for children birth to three years of age with a developmental delay, a diagnosed physical or mental condition with a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, or an auditory or visual impairment as defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Services are based on each child’s individual needs and are provided in home or community settings. ECI services include but are not limited to:
- Developmental screening, evaluation, and specialized skills training services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
- Counseling and nutrition services
- Auditory and vision services
- Case Management and transition services
Local ECI referral line: (915) 534-4ECI (4324)
EL PASO CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
Since 1954, we have provided our community with effective, efficient, and compassionate mental health care. The Center serves anyone experiencing mental health challenges from age two to adulthood.
No client is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.
The Center also provides free workshops for Parents and Caregivers. Topics such as:
- The Philosophy and Practices of Nurturing Parenting
- Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants & Toddlers
- Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development in Children & Teens
- Communicating with Respect
- Alternatives to Spanking
- Learning Positive Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger
- and so much more!
- Workshops taught in Spanish
Refer a Child Here
For additional support, feel free to contact our partners in Help Me Grow. We’re here to support your family every step of the way!
Do you know of any sensory-friendly activities that we didn’t list? Please email us at [email protected] so we can add it to the list!
Read: https://elpasomom.com/guide-to-resources-for-kids-with-differences-in-el-paso/
