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For more than 50 years, accessAbilities First Steps Early Intervention Program has played an important role in helping children with special needs reach important learning milestones, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning from the time they are born until they turn three.
For a child with a developmental delay, early services are the "FIRST STEPS" to a solid foundation for growth and learning. By identifying and strengthening basic skills at an early age, your child is given the best opportunity for a successful future.
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Our Services include:
Physical Therapy:
By focusing on exercises such as flexibility and movement, licensed physical therapists promote large muscle development. When your child is ready, work begins on skill such as rolling over, sitting, crawling and walking.
Occupational Therapy:
Licensed occupational therapists focus on small muscle development. They help your child reach, grasp toys and play in a purposeful way.
Speech Therapy:
Speech Language Pathologist work on building an early foundation for language development. When needed, feeding and swallowing therapy is provided.
Special Instruction:
If your child has needs in areas such as problem solving or social skills, our team of experienced early childhood teachers can provide therapy. All of our teachers are trained in using creative techniques to mold the foundation that is necessary for your child to realize their potential.
Vision and Hearing:
Certified teachers of the visually or hearing impaired help your child work toward independence.
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| Other First Steps Program Opportunities |
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| Kids Klub |
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Kids Klub offers children and their famlies a unique opportunity to learn social skills in a pre-school setting. Kids Klub is more than just a play group, it's a social experience. Children learn how to play with others, share and participate in group activities. It all takes place in a caring learning environment.
Kids Klub is offered for children age 18-36 months in Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties and is free for accessAbilities families.
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| Enter the clubhouse for more information about our Kids Klub! |
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Lending Library
The lending library is a valuable resource that enables parents to borrow toys, equipment, and materials to reinforce skills introduced in therapy sessions.
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| Technology |
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First Steps Developmental Specialists use educational software on laptop computers to introduce new concepts and actively engage children in the learning process.
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| Special Activities |
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Your familiy will have opportunities to visit the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Idlewild Park, and other fun-filled community events with the First Steps Early Intervention Team. Admission is free for First Steps families.
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| Elks Home Nurses |
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An Elks Home Service Nurse is available to assist you where you live. Contact Debra Forsha at accessAbilities Ext. 1050 for more information. |
In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects, Inc., the Home Service Nurses are a valuable resource to children, offering:
- in home medical case management services
- information regarding resources and services available
- help to access equipment
- advocate for appropriate educational services
- provide emotional support
- interpret clinical findings
- act as a liaison between health care professionals
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