What if you don’t qualify for Early Intervention? Try Outpatient Pediatric Therapy!

If your baby doesn’t qualify for Early Intervention (EI), it does not mean they don’t need extra support. Consider starting with an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic.

• These clinics can provide the same types of therapies that help babies build important developmental skills including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and feeding support.

• Outpatient therapy helps children build skills for daily life through play-based sessions at a clinic.

• Therapists create individualized plans and teach families activities to continue progress at home.

• Frequency and duration depend on your child’s needs, some children attend weekly, others less often.

• Many clinics offer free screenings and/or can give you at-home programs to help get Baby back on track.

Pro Tip: You may need a referral from your healthcare provider or insurance company to begin.

See how home programs work: Watch how baby bootcamp helped with Tummy Time.

Why It Matters

From birth to age three, Baby’s brain is like a sponge, ready to soak up new skills and build new neural pathways, known as neuroplasticity.

Because Baby’s brain is so flexible, this is a great time to guide their development. If you ever feel like Baby isn’t quite meeting their milestones or something feels “a little off.” Trust your instincts and with Baby’s healthcare provider. Early help can make a big difference!

Earlier is always better but it is never too late.