Infants and toddlers who have a medical diagnosis, a developmental delay, or atypical development are eligible for the PIP program. Sometimes a child will have an obvious disability such as Downs Syndrome, cerebral palsy, or a seizure disorder. Other times, support systems are identified and put into place so that they can be continued as the child grows. Many things can be gauged by other children the same age. Through the IFSP, the team will determine the length of the child's individual program and whether the services will be provided at home, in the community, or at the PIP Center.
Emphasis is placed on the best interests of the individual family.
As community services become more and more difficult to access, early intervention becomes more and more valuable to both families and the community.