Early Steps Program

Every child grows and develops at their own pace, but research shows that a child’s first three years are the most important time for learning.

Florida’s Early Steps Program provides early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, from birth to 36-months, with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions.

They help families build on their child’s individual strengths and provide support to meet each child’s unique needs.

Getting help early puts your child on the right path to learn and develop at their full potential.

Eligibility: 

Children who have one or more of the following conditions may be eligible for services through Early Steps:

• Genetic and Metabolic Disorder
• Neurological Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Severe Attachment Disorder
• Sensory Impairment (Vision/Hearing)
• Infants who weight less than 1,200 grams at birth

If your child doesn’t have a diagnosed condition but you’re worried about their development, a team of experts will work together to check your child’s development in different areas:

• Physical:
  • Health
  • Hearing
  • Vision
• Mental:
  • Thinking
  • Learning
  • Problem Solving
• Gross and Fine Motor Skills:
  • Moving
  • Walking
  • Grasping
  • Coordination
• Communication:
  • Babbling
  • Languages
  • Speech
  • Conversation
• Social and Emotional:
  • Playing and interacting with others
• Self-Help Skills:
  • Feeding
  • Toileting
  • Dressing

For more information: 

https://floridaearlysteps.com/

https://floridaearlysteps.com/eligibility-and-screening/