The first three years of life are critical in a child's development.  The changes babies and toddlers go through are made up of different skills like babbling, crawling, feeding, talking and walking.  These skills are also called developmental milestones and should be met by certain ages.  Although each child is special and grows and learns at their own pace, some children need "extra help".  This help is offered by United Cerebral Palsy's Infant Development / Early Childhood Intervention Program.
Donate now - $100 provides one hour of therapy to help a child walk or talk.  

Early Childhood Intervention is a parent-driven program that focuses on enhancing the development of children ages birth to three with developmental delays and or any type of disability.  United Cerebral Palsy's goal is to give the families the tools they need to make a significant impact on the development of their children.   We provide families with professional therapists who come into the child's natural environment as a part of the routine where the child learns, plays and lives.  Our therapists use their skills to help in the progression of reaching the child's developmental milestones.  At the same time the therapists are modeling and teaching the parent/caregiver the skills needed to work by themselves with the child.  We believe that parents/caregivers are the most important influences in a child's life and should be an active player in their child's development.

Every child who qualifies for the program will be assigned a service coordinator who will coordinate all the individualized services for the child in addition to being the main point of contact for the family.  Other services provided may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental services, nutrition services, social work services, respite services, and assistive technology assistance.  If there is a concern about vision or hearing, we will make referrals to the appropriate location to see that your child's needs are being met.

If you have a concern or question about your child's development, please feel free to call (713)838-9050 and request a free developmental assessment.

This program is partially funded by the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and the Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention.

Click here for a Infant Developmental Checklist

2008 Grants Received
The George Foundation ($8,000), Crowder Foundation ($1,000)
and Franelle Rogers ($750)

All programs are based on certain eligibility requirements
and may be based on available funding. Call for fees and other information.
Reduced fees may be available dependent on funding.

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