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Narrative

DPHCertified early intervention program. Early Intervention is an integrated Developmental service available to the families of children between birth and three years of age. These children have developmental concerns due to identified disabilities. Also, services for children typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances. 

Early Intervention (EI) at Boston Children's at Martha Eliot provides family centered services to support the developmental progress of eligible children. Depending on the child's needs, the EI team may include a:

• developmental specialist
• social worker
• physical therapist
• speech-language pathologist
• occupational therapist 
• other specialty provider

Eligibility:

Any child up to the age of three if he/she: 

• Is diagnosed with a physical, emotional, or cognitive condition that may result in developmental delay
• Is at risk for developmental delay due to various biological and/or environmental factors

Service Types

• Early Intervention

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• AllWays Health Partners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• CIGNA
• Fallon Health
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
• Tufts Health Plan
• UniCare
• United Healthcare

Program Type

• Education
• Medical

Populations Served

• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability

Ages Served

• Birth to 3

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance
• Licensed By: DPH