Early Intervention is a free program that provides services to children birth to age three who have developmental delays or disabilities. In New York City the program is run by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Some of the services offered are:
- Special instruction
- Speech and language therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Feeding and nutrition services
- Family training
- Social work services
- Vision therapy
- Hearing impaired services
- Nursing care
- Respite services