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Early Childhood Development
Find information on early childhood development and intervention programs to evaluate and treat children with developmental delays and disabilities to help these children live up to their full potential.
ECI
ECI or early childhood intervention programs are federally funded state programs that help infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with developmental delays and disability get therapy.
Developmental Delays and Early Childhood Intervention
Learn what to do when you are concerned about your child's development or if you think that they have a developmental delay.
NICHCY State Resource Sheets
A listing of early intervention (ECI) and disability-related resources in each state from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
First Signs - Concerns About a Child
Parents often have a difficult time sharing concerns about their child. The following outlines four crucial steps to follow with your child's physician, and highlights the importance of a patient but persistent approach when you have concerns about your child's development.
Early Child Development
Learn about development stages by age range from birth to 8 years, plus information about healthy development.
Early Childhood Research & Practice
An Internet journal on the development, care, and education of young children from birth to age eight.
Early Head Start National Resource Center
Includes an Early Head Start program locator, discussion forums and information resources to provide more information about Early Head Start programs.
ECI State Resouces
Find your state early childhood intervention program to get help for your child.
Educational Resources Information Center
ERIC, or the Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, provides education related literature, discussion groups and frequently asked questions, such as classroom placement of twins, full day kindergarten, and homework.
Head Start
Head Start is a child development service for low income children from birth to age 5 years old and their families to increase school readiness. Find your local Head Start programs.
Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative
Popular topics from the Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative, including dealing with biting behaviors, classroom placement of twins, kindergarten entry skills, and homework.
Zero to Three
A non-profit organization that provides information for parents and professionals about early childhood development, including brain development, developmental milestones and resources to help you get your child evaluated if you are concerned about his development.
