{"id":285,"date":"2021-01-15T18:50:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T23:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.fm1.dev\/early-intervention-school\/what-is-early-intervention\/"},"modified":"2021-04-29T18:35:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T22:35:25","slug":"what-is-early-intervention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/early-intervention-school\/what-is-early-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Early Intervention?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Early intervention programs have been established to meet the specific developmental needs of infants and toddlers age birth to three years who have medical conditions or other factors that result in delays in development. These services have been proven to have a significant impact on the child\u2019s ability to overcome challenges, learn new skills and experience increased success in school and life. Programs are available in every state and territory. These publicly funded programs provide services for free or at a reduced cost for any child who is eligible. In both Kentucky and Indiana, these programs are known as \u201cFirst Steps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists at Heuser Hearing Institute participate as service providers in Kentucky and Indiana. Children are eligible for First Steps if they have a diagnosed medical condition or developmental delay that impacts one of the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n