Emilia’s Kids provides evaluations and services to young children (ages 0 – 3) and their families through the early intervention program in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. This program is administered through the Department of Health in each family (county) and is provided at no cost to the parents.
Emilia’s Kids prides itself on offering neuro-affirming services that is family based. We are always striving to keep up to date with best practices and new research. As an agency our focus has been on sharing neuro-affirming practices with our whole staff, parents and related professionals and agencies.
Our therapists are trained in therapy programs such as:
Oral motor protocols
Sensory integration
Feeding
PROMPT
Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior
Links to Language
PECS
Listening Therapy
Augmentative Communication Systems
Sign Language
Myofascial Release
Dyspraxia Therapy
NYC 311 - Early Intervention Services
Someone else can help you make the referral to the Early Intervention Program if you wish. If your child is found to be eligible for services by someone approved to perform this evaluation, you, county staff, and other team members will make a plan to help your child – and your family.
Early intervention services in your plan and authorized by the county are provided at no cost to you. The county will arrange for the services to be provided and will choose the provider based on the needs of your child and family. Your child’s health insurance may be used to cover some of the costs. All other costs for EIP services are paid for by your county and New York State.
Early intervention services are provided where it’s best for the child – in places such as your home, day care, or other community settings. The EIP covers the cost of early intervention services only. The EIP does not pay for day care or other fees charged by community settings.
Emilia’s Kids is approved by New York State and has contracts with New York City to provide early intervention services.