Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention Program serves children from birth to kindergarten. Therapies are provided by a certified teacher and developmental specialist to help each child reach their developmental milestones and to help parents participate in the development of their child.
Speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy are provided as prescribed by a physician and are offered in the ERC Child Development Centers. Our program is based on a team approach so that families are provided with resources, support and knowledge needed to insure their child’s success. This approach teaches how to make daily activities "therapeutic."
Speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy are provided as prescribed by a physician and are offered in the ERC Child Development Centers. Our program is based on a team approach so that families are provided with resources, support and knowledge needed to insure their child’s success. This approach teaches how to make daily activities "therapeutic."
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The three primary reasons for intervening early with a child who is developmentally delayed are:
Early identification and appropriate programming can help children develop their full potential. Early Intervention Services are provided at one of our locations and may include:
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Developmental Checklist
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"If it wasn't for the hard work and love from each of you, I would be lost! Thank you for loving him."
- Mother of an ERC preschool child with autism |
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Child Development Centers (CDC)
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The Child Development Centers serve children from six weeks to six years of age who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. These include, but are not limited to:
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The Elizabeth Richardson Center's Early Childhood Program is highly individualized and provides the following services for each child enrolled:
- Individualized Program Plans created by a team including teachers, therapists, parents, and anyone else directly involved with helping your child reach his or her full potential.
- Teachers who have the knowledge, skill, and heart to work with you and your child to reach his or her full potential.
- Service Coordinators who make initial contact with families and act as the program liaison throughout the time that your child participates in the ERC Early Childhood Program.
- Physical Therapy to increase large motor skills.
- Occupational Therapy to increase small motor skills.
- Speech/Language Therapy to increase speech aptitude and language skills.
- Recreational Activities to help children learn to play.
- Community Integration which places children in the most natural setting for them to learn and explore.
If you think your child may have a developmental delay, or if they are not meeting their developmental milestones, call the location nearest you for information on a free developmental screening.
If you think your child may have a developmental delay, or if they are not meeting their developmental milestones, call the location nearest you for information on a free developmental screening.
“Since Hannah started therapy at ERC, she has grown by leaps and bounds. Their dedication to facilitating therapies that feed her independence and excitement to explore the world around her has been invaluable. Thank you falls short when describing how we feel about the time she has spent at ERC.” -Hannah’s mother, Amber |
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Our Locations
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Fayetteville
Child Development Center (CDC) 1760 N. Woodland Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: 479-443-4420 Fax: 479-443-0547 |
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Huntsville
Child Development Center (CDC) 913 N. College Huntsville, AR 72740 Phone: 479-738-1751 Fax: 479-738-1752 |
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Siloam Springs
Child Development Center (CDC) 1300 N. Patriot Siloam Springs, AR 72761 Phone: 479-373-6488 Fax: 479-373-6384 |
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