FAQS
Who qualifies for Early Intervention services?
Any infant or toddler that is found to be eligible for speech/language therapy through their local county’s developmental evaluation can receive services. Infant/Toddler Early Intervention services are FREE at no cost to families in Pennsylvania.
Are Private Pay services right for my child?
Private pay services are not for everyone. However, We are striving to provide speech to those that are on waitlists, want extra speech or maybe do not qualify elsewhere (preschool, IU evaluation or school age evaluation). We also want to be accessible to everyone and help homeschool children too!
Where can sessions take place?
Sessions for Early Intervention typically occur in the home but can also be completed in daycares, community settings (playground, store, restaurants, etc.) or even a babysitter’s home.
Private Pay Sessions can also occur in these locations but typically will be in your home setting.
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Communication Milestones
0-3 Months
Quiets or smiles when you talk
Makes sounds back and forth with you
Coos, makes sounds like oooo, ahhhh, and mmmmm
4-6 Months
Responds to facial expressions
Blows “raspberries”
Vocalizes different vowel sounds—sometimes combined with a consonant—like uuuuuummm, aaaaaaagoo, or daaaaaaaaaa
7-9 Months
Looks at you when you call their name
Recognizes some names of people and objects
Pushes away unwanted objects
10-12 Months
Points, waves, and shows, or gives objects.
Tries to copy sounds that you make
Says one or two words—like mama, dada, hi, and bye.
13-18 Months
Understands and uses words for common objects, some actions, and people in their lives.
Uses gestures when excited, like clapping or giving a high-five, or when being silly, like sticking out their tongue or making funny faces.
Uses a combination of long strings of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like inflection
Follows directions—like “Give me the ball,” “Hug the teddy bear,” “Come here,” or “Show me your nose.
19-24 Months
Uses and understands at least 50 different words for food, toys, animals, and body parts. Speech may not always be clear—like du for “shoe” or dah for “dog.”
Puts two or more words together—like more water or go outside
Follows two-step directions—like “Get the spoon, and put it on the table.
13-18 Months
Uses word combinations often but may occasionally repeat some words or phrases, like baby – baby – baby sit down or I want – I want juice.
Answers questions like “What do you do when you are sleepy?” or “Which one can you wear?
Speech is becoming clearer but may not be understandable to unfamiliar listeners or to people who do not know your child.