Offers traditional speech and language therapy, social communication groups, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services, pediatric feeding and swallowing services (Hastings location), parent training programs to teach caregivers to support speech, and language and communication development in the home.
Offers traditional speech and language therapy, social communication groups, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services, pediatric feeding and swallowing services (Hastings location), parent training programs to teach caregivers to support speech, and language and communication development in the home.
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Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
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Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
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Early Childhood Education Services offer instructional and supportive services for special needs children and their families, in cooperation with local school districts. Offers developmental and hearing screenings as well as educational evaluations. Instructional and supportive services include home intervention, speech and language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, toddler groups, and parent education and consultation to preschools and daycare centers.
Early Childhood Education Services offer instructional and supportive services for special needs children and their families, in cooperation with local school districts. Offers developmental and hearing screenings as well as educational evaluations. Instructional and supportive services include home intervention, speech and language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, toddler groups, and parent education and consultation to preschools and daycare centers.
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Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
Offers developmental screenings in all areas of development and specialized treatment for infants and young children. Also offers relationship-based treatment with the parent/caretaker and child.
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Outreach Specialists assist uninsured families, children, and pregnant women in obtaining health care coverage and finding a doctor or dentist. Services include answering questions about available insurance options, assisting with completing Hawki or Medicaid applications, advocacy, community referrals, EveryStep Dental Voucher Program for children.
Outreach Specialists assist uninsured families, children, and pregnant women in obtaining health care coverage and finding a doctor or dentist. Services include answering questions about available insurance options, assisting with completing Hawki or Medicaid applications, advocacy, community referrals, EveryStep Dental Voucher Program for children.
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Dental screening for children 0-21 years of age (iSmile).
Service Coordination provided to children who are at risk for developmental delay.
HAWK-I Coordination provides health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited income.
Child care nurse consultation with child care providers to improve health and safety practices.
Lead screening to children aged 12 months or 24 months who have not had a screening by their medical provider.
Care coordination to connect children to medical and dental homes that serve their particular needs (Care for Kids).
Dental screening for children 0-21 years of age (iSmile).
Service Coordination provided to children who are at risk for developmental delay.
HAWK-I Coordination provides health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited income.
Child care nurse consultation with child care providers to improve health and safety practices.
Lead screening to children aged 12 months or 24 months who have not had a screening by their medical provider.
Care coordination to connect children to medical and dental homes that serve their particular needs (Care for Kids).
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Early development services coordination provides a central point of contact for families with children, birth to three years, with disabilities or developmental delays. A service coordinator is assigned to each family to ensure they get the help they need as they are linked with developmental evaluations through the schools, Nebraska Health and Human Services programs, health resources, parent-to-parent support, etc.
Services in the natural environment provided for children birth to age three in a location where the child normally is or where the child' parents would like him/her to be; staff work with parents as their coach, helping them to become their child's teacher.
Community based services for children ages three to five are provided in community preschools, child care centers, or wherever the child spends his/her day. A team approach is used to develop speech and language, expand vocabulary, and refine gross and fine motor skills as well as emphasizing socialization.
Early development services coordination provides a central point of contact for families with children, birth to three years, with disabilities or developmental delays. A service coordinator is assigned to each family to ensure they get the help they need as they are linked with developmental evaluations through the schools, Nebraska Health and Human Services programs, health resources, parent-to-parent support, etc.
Services in the natural environment provided for children birth to age three in a location where the child normally is or where the child' parents would like him/her to be; staff work with parents as their coach, helping them to become their child's teacher.
Community based services for children ages three to five are provided in community preschools, child care centers, or wherever the child spends his/her day. A team approach is used to develop speech and language, expand vocabulary, and refine gross and fine motor skills as well as emphasizing socialization.
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A care coordinator will listen, provide support, and assess the needs of the child and family. The coordinator can connect families with free screenings to help provide insight on the child's developmental and behavioral skills.
A care coordinator will listen, provide support, and assess the needs of the child and family. The coordinator can connect families with free screenings to help provide insight on the child's developmental and behavioral skills.
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Provides services for youth (birth to age 21) with disabilities and their families. The agency also provides general educational services and media services to public school districts and accredited non-public schools in central Iowa. The Agency screens students for hearing, vision and speech loss, as well as emotional, psychological and behavior issues. Services are provided at school or at the child's home. In most cases, Heartland AEA staff works closely with the staff of the school the child attends. Parents or others may refer children by calling any of Heartland AEA's offices throughout the agency's 11-county area, or parents may contact their local school for more information about Heartland AEA.
Children who are at risk for developmental delays or who have a developmental condition are entitled to an evaluation. This includes children with birth defects, vision or hearing concerns, language delays, autism, head injury, behavior problems, gross or fine motor delays, and feeding difficulties. After an evaluation, they may qualify for service coordination and a written Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Under this plan, the following services may be provided: assistive technology, audiology, communication, occupational and physical therapy, social work, home-based instruction and vision.
Provides services for youth (birth to age 21) with disabilities and their families. The agency also provides general educational services and media services to public school districts and accredited non-public schools in central Iowa. The Agency screens students for hearing, vision and speech loss, as well as emotional, psychological and behavior issues. Services are provided at school or at the child's home. In most cases, Heartland AEA staff works closely with the staff of the school the child attends. Parents or others may refer children by calling any of Heartland AEA's offices throughout the agency's 11-county area, or parents may contact their local school for more information about Heartland AEA.
Children who are at risk for developmental delays or who have a developmental condition are entitled to an evaluation. This includes children with birth defects, vision or hearing concerns, language delays, autism, head injury, behavior problems, gross or fine motor delays, and feeding difficulties. After an evaluation, they may qualify for service coordination and a written Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Under this plan, the following services may be provided: assistive technology, audiology, communication, occupational and physical therapy, social work, home-based instruction and vision.
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Provides parent support and education. Also provides doula support and monthly parent-child interaction play groups.
Programming includes:
-- Personalized weekly/bi-weekly home visits
-- Prenatal develop and pregnancy education
-- Developmental, social-emotional, hearing, and vision screenings
-- Resource and referral connections
-- Child and parent activities
-- Age-appropriate developmental activities
-- Family centered events
-- Parent lending library
-- New baby welcome gift
-- Home safety materials
-- Breastfeeding support with lactation consultants
Doula Support:
-- Personalized weekly home visits
-- Assistance with the creation of a "birth plan"
-- Support in preparing for labor
-- Education on childbirth and the postpartum period
-- Continuous support during labor and birth
Parent-Child Interaction Play Groups:
-- Participation in activities and story times that promote child development
-- Meet and interact with other parents
-- Create make-it and take-it activities
Provides parent support and education. Also provides doula support and monthly parent-child interaction play groups.
Programming includes:
-- Personalized weekly/bi-weekly home visits
-- Prenatal develop and pregnancy education
-- Developmental, social-emotional, hearing, and vision screenings
-- Resource and referral connections
-- Child and parent activities
-- Age-appropriate developmental activities
-- Family centered events
-- Parent lending library
-- New baby welcome gift
-- Home safety materials
-- Breastfeeding support with lactation consultants
Doula Support:
-- Personalized weekly home visits
-- Assistance with the creation of a "birth plan"
-- Support in preparing for labor
-- Education on childbirth and the postpartum period
-- Continuous support during labor and birth
Parent-Child Interaction Play Groups:
-- Participation in activities and story times that promote child development
-- Meet and interact with other parents
-- Create make-it and take-it activities
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Provides a free program for families with kids, ages 5 and younger, living in Dubuque County. At personal visits, children learn through play with provided materials and families get to connect through activities, games, and crafts. Families get information about every stage of child development and are invited to monthly groups to connect with other families.
Also offers annual screenings to make sure kids are developmentally on track and connect families to community resources. PAT partners with parents and caregivers to support them through their parenting journey.
Provides a free program for families with kids, ages 5 and younger, living in Dubuque County. At personal visits, children learn through play with provided materials and families get to connect through activities, games, and crafts. Families get information about every stage of child development and are invited to monthly groups to connect with other families.
Also offers annual screenings to make sure kids are developmentally on track and connect families to community resources. PAT partners with parents and caregivers to support them through their parenting journey.
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Preschool and Head Start program.
Service coordination and home visitation program.
Developmental testing, speech and language pathologist, occupational and physical therapists, and vision and hearing consultants.
Parent support groups.
Preschool and Head Start program.
Service coordination and home visitation program.
Developmental testing, speech and language pathologist, occupational and physical therapists, and vision and hearing consultants.
Parent support groups.
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