Early Intervention Services
If you reside in Lackawanna or Susquehanna county and are in search of Early Intervention Services you can visit your county’s Behavioral Health/Early Intervention website to learn about what Early Intervention services are available for your child: https://lsbhidei.wordpress.com/
Lackawanna-Susquehanna Counties BHIDEI Program
507 Linden Street, 8th Floor
Scranton, PA 18503
PHONE: (570) 346-5741
FAX: (570) 963-6435
The Advocacy Alliance can also help you set up EI services for your child; https://www.theadvocacyalliance.org/Programs_and_Services/early_intervention_team.html
The Advocacy Alliance
846 Jefferson Avenue
P.O. Box 1368
Scranton, PA 18501
Toll Free: 1 (877) 315-6855
TTY: 1 (877) 962-5593
If you reside in Wayne County and are in search of Early Intervention Services you can visit your county’s Early Intervention website to learn about EI services available in your area:
https://waynecountypa.gov/301/Early-Intervention
Wayne County Office of Early Intervention
648 Park Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-9200
Parents who have questions about their child's development may call the CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288 or email help@connectpa.net, or submit a form online at https://www.education.pa.gov/Early%20Learning/Early%20Intervention/Pages/default.aspx
NEIU 19: Local Early Intervention Resources
http://www.iu19.org/departments/special-education/early-intervention/
Autism and ABA Services
// Autism Speaks (advocacy for families/children with Autism, including activities both locally and nationally)
// What is ABA Therapy?
// ABA in PA Initiative (advocacy for families/children affected by Autism along with resources for professionals)
// AutismNOW (resources and Autism research)
// Resources on where and how to receive IBHS (Intensive Behavior Health Services) in the state of Pennsylvania
// Find a Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism
Fun Resources for Early Learners and Child-Friendly Activities
// Therapeutic Play Activities
// Classroom Ideas for Teaching Children with Developmental Disabilities
// Games and Activities for Special Needs Children
// Developmental Delays: How to Help Your Child Build Skills
// Teaching Activities for Developmentally Delayed Toddlers
// Educational Resources for Parents and Teachers
Resources for Adults with Disabilities
// Resources for Adults in PA seeking waiver services and supports
// Description of available waiver services in Pennsylvania
// Steps to Apply for Waiver Services
// Lackawanna County Resource Guide for Adults with Disabilities