Memorial Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Center

Early Intervention & Developmental Program

At Memorial we know and understand that your child's development is very important to you, and we are here to help.

Success in a child’s development often depends upon early identification of problems at the earliest possible age. Recognizing early warning signs for childhood problems can improve your child's chances for a happy and independent future. All children are unique, with their own individual strengths and talents, so early identification to a child’s development is critical. Our services focus on that very critical period in your child’s life from birth to three years of age. In the Early Intervention and Developmental Program, a child will be assessed for risk factors that would result in a developmental delay. Those risk factors may include pre-maturity and/or other medical conditions.

Your child will be assessed by a team of professionals, which includes a pediatric physiatrist, pediatric nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist and a social worker. Services include assessment, consultation, education and referral recommendations to parents/guardians.

Because early detection is so important, we have included a checklist to help you determine if your child is at risk for developmental delay. If you feel that your child is at risk, please contact your child’s primary physician.

• Early Developmental Checklist