Developmental Therapy Blog
How do I know if my child qualifies for Early Intervention?
In McHenry County our Child and Family Connections (CFC) office is called Options and Advocacy. CFC is there to support any concerns about your child’s development and is the point of entry for Illinois Early Intervention Services with McHenry County. You…
What is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention is an underused program that is state funded (free or low cost to families) that is available to children that are birth to three years old. There is a Child and Family Connections office in every county in Illinois, they…
Developmental Therapy; the who’s, what’s, and why’s.
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear is ‘What is Developmental Therapy?’ I like to refer to Developmental Therapy (DT) as the umbrella, it helps to target and support a child overall. While many therapies will focus on one specific area,…
What is an Education Advocate?
An Education Advocate is a professional who supports students and their families through knowing their rights, needs and ensuring that they are being met by the school district to ensure academic success. An Education Advocate can be crucial to assure that necessary…