Does Your Child Need To Be Evaluated For Early Intervention Services? By 2 months, does your child...? Respond to loud noises Hold their head up when pushing up on tummy By 4 months, does your child...? Hold their head steady when held Coo and make sounds
ACHIEVA SERVICES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION 711 Bingham Street Pittsburgh PA 15203 412.995.5000 1.888.272.7229 www.achieva.info
By 6 months, does your child...? Grab things that are within reach Laugh or make squealing sounds By 9 months, does your child...? Play back and forth games (“peek a boo”) Respond to their name By 12 months, does your child...? Stand when you are holding their hand Use single words like “mama” or “dada” By 2 years, does your child...? Follow simple directions Walk steadily If you can answer “no” to any of the questions above, you should consider having your child’s development evaluated at no cost to you. Please call ACHIEVA for a free consultation at 412.995.5000.
ACHIEVA is an equal opportunity employer. ACHIEVA strives to maintain its diverse workforce and encourages all qualified people to apply for employment regardless of disability, race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age or national origin. Admission, the provision of services and referrals of people we support are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, national origin, age or sex. ACHIEVA supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families. The official registration and financial information of ACHIEVA may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. ACHIEVA United Way Code #161 The Arc of Westmoreland United Way Code #390
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ACHIEVA Early Intervention Services Include:
ACHIEVA’S EARLY INTERVENTION ACHIEVA tailors a child’s therapy to best suit the family’s schedule and routine. Therapists provide services in home and community environments teaching families the skills necessary to promote their child’s growth and development in the context of everyday life. ACHIEVA Early Intervention supports families with children who have a variety of delays, and/or diagnoses, including: •
Developmental Delays
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Motor Delays
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Speech/Communication Delays
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Sensory Processing Disorders
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Early Childhood Education
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Feeding and Nutrition
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Hearing Services
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Occupational Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Play Groups
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Preschool Readiness
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Social Work
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Speech Therapy
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Vision Services
Preschool Readiness Program ACHIEVA offers this program to children who utilize ACHIEVA’s Early Intervention services as they prepare for the transition to preschool. The program offers: Directed Free Play; Circle Time; Snack; Group Activity; Gross Motor Activity; Book Time and Closing Song. Little ACHIEVer’s Wee Play Groups ACHIEVA Early Intervention Program offers a community play group for children 18 - 36 months. The group gives children the opportunity to play and socialize with peers. Current locations: Mt. Lebanon and Oakmont Visit www.achieva.info or call 412.995.5000 to register.
Mission Statement: ACHIEVA supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families. Statement of Vision: ACHIEVA envisions a community where disability is a distinction that makes no difference. Early Intervention Referral Contacts for Services: Allegheny County The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers 412.885.6000 Washington County Washington County Human Services 724.229.2620 Westmoreland County Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports, Inc. (WCSI) 724.837.1808 Early Intervention Independent Assessments available in the following counties: Beaver, Butler Clarion, Clearfield/Jefferson and Lawrence Independent Assessment Team Coordinators: Dianne Vogt - 724.602.6839 Kathleen Shugars - 814.371.1022 For more details on ACHIEVA’s Services: Allegheny & Washington Counties 412.995.5000 1.888.272.7229 Westmoreland County 724.837.8159 Visit ACHIEVA online at www.achieva.info.