This center covers Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Greene, Sumter, Marengo, Hale, Perry and Choctaw Counties. The earlier children learn, the better. That's why we place so much emphasis on helping families, and encourage families to come forward with their concerns as early as possible. The most important issue is the acquisition of language. Without language skills, we are isolated, cut off from the rest of the world.
Language is the key.
And, just as for sighted and hearing children, the early acquisition of language skills typically means a higher level of comprehension. Everyone around your child can be a teacher. Brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, caretakers. Infants and toddlers will soak up language and information from every source. Regional Center staff members can show you how to make this happen.