Children birth to school age with a wide range of special needs such as Down syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, prematurity and other conditions with developmental delays or at-risk or becoming developmentally delayed. Parents wanting support and help for their child with special needs. The first few years of a child's life are crucial ones.
Early intervention has positive effects on both the child's development and the family.
We come into the home on a regular basis and work with the child. In conjunction with the parents and other professionals, an individual program is developed by the child care worker to be implemented in the home. The program is to promote the growth of the child's skills and parents are encouraged to implement it in the home. We also provide our families with information and loan them toys, books, and learning materials. The Antigonish Early Childhood Intervention Program is a community based program for preschool children with special needs in Antigonish Town and County.