概述
早期干預是用於描述發育遲緩和/或困難領域的嬰幼兒可獲得的服務和支援的術語。早期干預可以對孩子學習新技能和克服挑戰的能力產生重大影響，並可以增加學校和生活中的成功。通過適當和及時的行動，早期識別延遲和困難，已被證明可以在社會發展，言語語言技能，精細和粗大運動技能，情緒發展和增加獨立性方面產生更好的生活結果。確定早期干預是否合適的第一步是對兒童的發育進行評估，以評估是否存在任何延遲或困難領域。如果發現一個問題，則有廣泛的干預可能性。
我們的理念
We use an evidence-based developmental model, improved interaction, communication, and play skills are absolutely possible for your child.
我們的員工
Our multidisciplinary team approach meets the unique needs of the child and family.
專業領域
TLC provides a family of services with qualified, experienced, and caring therapists and clinicians that can address any identified need and customize solutions through individual therapies, groups, counseling, and/or specialized educational interventions.
程式
評估和治療
Early Intervention Services offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary Developmental Evaluations, Speech-Language Evaluations, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, Early Hearing Evaluations, as well as Counseling.
在TLC，我們提供最高質量的評估。評估是治療過程的一個組成部分，因為它為確定每個人的獨特需求和技能提供了關鍵。評估結果和建議記錄在綜合報告中，並與家長討論。
治療基於每個孩子的獨特需求。治療對孩子來說很有趣，由治療師巧妙地管理，以確保它是適當的，並設置為“恰到好處的挑戰”，其中活動不是太困難，所以孩子不再想玩，但不太容易，所以他們很快就會失去興趣。正是這種“恰到好處的挑戰”確保了孩子做出適應性反應，並導致掌握適合年齡的技能。
Toddler (18-36 months) Autism Evaluations
TLC offers a specialized autism diagnostic program to help families get answers faster. We understand that many parents face long wait times when seeking evaluations and support for their younger children. Our new program, led by TLC’s Testing, Tutoring, & Counseling Department, is designed to connect children to neurodiversity-affirming early intervention services sooner.
TLC’s interdisciplinary team of Psychologists & Speech-Language Pathologists collaboratively conduct evaluations using the ADOS-2, a gold-standard tool for observing behaviors related to autism. Combined with a child’s social history and developmental impact, this assessment helps determine if they meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Comprehensive and evidence-based
- Collaborative expert evaluation
- Faster access to early intervention
Comprehensive autism assessments at TLC include occupational therapy screenings to assess sensory and motor needs. Plus, our Family Hearing Center provides specialized testing for children with hearing concerns.
治療相互作用小組
TLC’s Interaction Group is for young children ages 2 ½ – 5 and is based on the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) model, focused on developing and improving communication, social interaction and sensory motor skills. The DIR model provides a developmental framework for interdisciplinary assessment and intervention for autism and other developmental and mental health challenges. The model uses affect-based interactions and experiences tailored to individual needs to promote development. Our Therapeutic Interaction Groups (IG) are led by two of our Occupational Therapists who are trained and certified in the DIR/Floortime model. They build on your child’s interests to encourage engagement, play skills and interactions in group and individual activities. Parent education and coaching are provided to support parent-child interactions.