Question 1

What is Early Intervention?

Accepted Answer

Early Intervention is a Federally funded program for children aged 0-3 years that have or are at risk of having a developmental delay such as, speech delay, not walking yet, feeding concerns, to diagnosed conditions such as Down Syndrome and Autism. At ABC Early Intervention we will provide you with a Special Instructor/Service Coordinator who will provide you with ideas and evidence based strategies as well as ensuring that you are connected with community based organizations that will address your concerns and needs.

Question 2

Does my child have to qualify for services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your child may qualify for Early Intervention services if they:
 • Have delays in speech or physical development
 • Were born premature or had a low birth weight
 • Have an illness or genetic condition
 • Have difficulty with vision or hearing
 • Display difficult behaviors or difficulty getting along with others

Question 3

How much is it?

Accepted Answer

Services are at no cost to you.

Question 4

Where do services take place?

Accepted Answer

All services take place in the natural environment, this can be your home, at a park, library, childcare or any place where you would find typically developing children.

Question 5

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Currently we serve children in Greenville County (Greenville, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, Greer, Traveler's Rest) Anderson County (Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, Iva, Pendleton, Starr, Williamston, Townville)  Pickens County (Central, Clemson) and Oconee County (Fair Play, Seneca)

Question 6

How do I refer my child for Early Intervention Services with ABC Early Intervention?

Accepted Answer

Please follow the link and let them know that you would like services with ABC Early Intervention.       https://babynet.scdhhs.gov/prebabynet/

Question 7

What is an IFSP?

Accepted Answer

An IFSP is an Individualized Family Service Plan. We will help you create a plan that will give you a baseline of how your child is doing; it will showcase your priorities and concerns. We will develop goals together and a list of strategies to achieve those goals, capture the services that your child will receive while receiving services with us.

Question 8

English isn't my first language, can I still receive services?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We provide interpretation for all of our families that require it.

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