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Narrative

Early Intervention is a specialized program, certified by the Department of Public Health that provides services to young children (ages 0-3 years old) who have or are at risk for developmental delays. Kennedy-Donovan Center’s Early Intervention Program is family-centered and community based. We support each family’s efforts to enhance the development of their child.

Early Intervention Services include:

• parent education
• physical, speech/language and occupational therapies (PT, speech and OT)
• service coordination
• nutrition
• socialization groups
• transition-to-school planning

These services are provided in natural settings such as home, child care centers or community play groups at KDC.

DPH Certified 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. Their typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances.  Offers community peer child groups.

Service Types

• Early Intervention
• Family Support
• Nutrition
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities
• Speech Therapy

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Boston Medical Center HealthNet
• CIGNA
• ConnectiCare
• Fallon Health
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
• Health New England
• Tufts Health Plan
• UniCare
• United Healthcare

Program Type

• Education

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Birth Defects
• Blind
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cleft Lip & Palate
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Deaf
• DeafBlind
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Hard of Hearing
• Heart Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Multiple Disability
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Neurofibromatosis
• Nonverbal Communication
• Physical Disabilities
• Speech Impairment
• Tuberous Sclerosis
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DPH