Services

EARLY INTERVENTION/ Infants & Toddler Programs:

Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (marylandpublicschools.org) 

*See links below for county-specific services.

The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services, in accordance with federal and state laws, provides early intervention services and supports through the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (ITP). Each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions implements a local Infants and Toddlers Program, coordinating services provided by education, health care, social services agencies, and private providers. Services are provided to eligible infants and toddlers and certain services and supports are also available to parents and members of the immediate family. ITP services include: evaluations, case management, assistive technology, audiology, family education, counseling & support, health services related to other early intervention services, medical services for diagnosis, nutrition, psychological services, service coordination, special instruction, transportation, vision services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. ITP and was designed to help children set developmental milestones. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Your child may qualify for ITP if any of the following are true:

1. ≥25% delay compared with expected development for the child's age in one or or more of the following areas: cognitive (early learning), communication, physical development (fine and gross motor skills), social-emotional skills, and adaptive (self-help).

2. Atypical development or behavior refers to quality of performance. A child may demonstrate skills that are age appropriate but that are of atypical quality. Examples of atypical development/behavior include: refusal to take foods of a certain texture, decreased initiation of communication for social purposes, repetitive or stereotyped patterns of play with objects, etc.

3. Children may be eligible for early intervention services if they have been diagnosed with a physical or mental condition that has a high probability of delayed or atypical development. Examples include, but are not limited to, Down Syndrome, visual or hearing impairment, elevated lead levels, extreme prematurity (birth weight <1200 grams), epilepsy, etc.

Here are the Infant & Toddler Programs on the Eastern Shore, MD. It's a free service through the public school system, if your child qualifies. Be sure to click on the link for the cooresponding county in which your child would attend public school.

Caroline County Early Intervention | Caroline County Public Schools (carolineschools.org)

Cecil County Infants & Toddlers Program - Cecil County Public School District (ccps.org)

Dorchester County Infants and Toddlers Program | Dorchester County Public Schools (dcps.k12.md.us)

Kent County Early Intervention/Infants and Toddlers (kent.k12.md.us)

Queen Anne County Infants and Toddlers - Queen Anne County Public Schools (qacps.org)

Somerset County Special Education | Somerset County Public Schools

Talbot County Infant & Toddlers - Talbot County Public Schools (tcps.k12.md.us)

Wicomico County Infants and Toddlers – Wicomico

Worcester County Infants & Toddlers Program | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)

ABA Programs:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the practice of applying the psychological principles of learning theory in a systematic way to modify behavior. The practice is used most extensively in special education and the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but also in healthcare, animal training, and even business. ABA is widely recognized as the only scientifically valid therapy available for treating behavioral issues associated with ASD.

BrightBloom - ABA Provider for Children with Autism and Special Needs 

ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is an evidence-baed treatment plan for individuals on the spectrum. ABA therapy improves communication skills, strengthens social interaction, and reduces problem behaviors. Currently have locations in Delaware, Maryland and New Jeresey. *Requires documented diagnosis, covered by most insurance plans.

K. I. Bright Begninnings (kentislandbb.com)

Sweet Bay Magnolia Academy at the McArdle Center uniquely educates children with special needs. Our dedicated team of educators, ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapists delivers a truly individualized curriculum, in a class size of 5 or less per grade, for your child to reach their full potential.

THERAPY SERVICES (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy):

Kinera Foundation

Kinera helps individuals with disabilities and special health care needs and their families by providing resources to support, inform and connect them with services and opportunities that will enhance their quality of life. Kinera offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy.

Building Bridges Pediatric Therapy Services

Building Bridges offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy located in Easton and Salisbury, MD.

Optimum Therapy

Optimum Therapy is where little feet make giant leaps. Our focus is on assessing and treating children with physical challenges, developmental delays, injuries, or conditions affecting their movement and function. Our goal is to help your child reach their maximum potential to gain functional independence. All treatment plans are individualized to enhance the overall quality of life for children facing physical challenges. We offer a 1:1, patient-centered, family-focused approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY SERVICES

Association for Play Therapy

creativespacechildtherapy.org

Peace of Mind Mental Health Services, LLC.

Trauma Specialists of Maryland

Courageous Hearts 

(located in Lincoln and Bridgeville, DE), also have a specialized veterans program, amongst others.

Dentists:

Easton Kids Dentist | Easton, MD

Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry (kipediatricdentistry.com)